In brief
In a groundbreaking operation, a fleet of 16 Jordanian helicopters delivered essential supplies to Gaza. Witnessing the devastation from the air, the mission highlights the urgency of providing critical aid to the affected population.
Jordanian helicopters have commenced aid operations in Gaza, delivering much-needed medical supplies and baby formula amid scenes of destruction. The landscape is marked by ruins as helicopters land in southern Gaza to assist with humanitarian efforts.As we flew over Gaza around midday, the landscape unfolded as a stark reminder of the enduring conflict–a gray patchwork of destruction. Upon landing, Jordanian air force personnel were quickly at work, assisted by representatives from the World Food Programme. A solitary aid worker clad in a hi-vis jacket awaited the load while two aid trucks stood ready nearby, located next to a barbed-wire fence.In a fast-paced operation where formalities were cast aside, humanitarian aid was unloaded from the aircraft while rotor blades continued to churn, emphasizing a sense of urgency. There are 14 more helicopters poised to follow, scaling up the relief effort.The helicopters operated from a designated area within Israeli-held territory in southern Gaza, near Wadi al-Salqa. Although this region is at the edge of the conflict zone, the impact of the war is unmistakable, with Israeli machinery visible as evidence of ongoing reconstruction efforts.Jordanian government spokesman Dr. Mohammad al-Momani underscored the urgency of the situation, describing the human suffering in Gaza as "horrific" and "inhumane." He affirmed Jordan's commitment to working with the international community to alleviate the distress faced by the people of Gaza.
