Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani said on Monday that Israeli settlers have repeatedly assaulted Jordanian aid convoys traveling by land to Gaza, with the latest incident being on Sunday when settlers intercepted and forcibly stopped several trucks, forcing some to return.

 

“These attacks are not isolated events, they have become a recurring issue,” Momani told the Jordan news agency, Petra, adding, “This requires a serious and immediate response from Israeli authorities.”

 

Momani warned that some of these assaults could cause injuries and not just material damage, urging Israeli authorities to take “decisive action” to prevent such attacks, which violate international laws and agreements governing humanitarian access.

 

The minister said that the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation, a primary conduit for aid to Gaza, resumed sending land convoys on July 6, following intense diplomatic pressure from Amman.

 

Momani added that there are restrictions on the number of trucks allowed into Gaza, which do not meet the need, in addition to a complicated approval process that delays passage. “This includes filing online applications, chaotic inspections at crossings, and newly imposed customs fees, as well as the pretext that working hours have ended, resulting in dozens of trucks being turned back.”

 

The minister pointed out that this situation creates chaos in movement and causes a buildup of trucks at both the Jordanian and Gaza borders, which delays the delivery and distribution of aid to residents and reduces its quantity.

 

Despite the challenges, Momani emphasised Jordan’s commitment to reaching the starving people of Gaza, which has endured severe shortages due to an Israeli blockade in place since March.

 

He said that Jordan is using both ground convoys and coordinated airdrops to send aid to Gazan people, adding that air deliveries alone are insufficient.

 

“Jordan is capable of sending 150 aid trucks daily. But the current restrictions prevent the delivery of urgently needed food, medicine, and fuel.”

 

He also expressed concern over reported cases of looting and theft targeting aid convoys, and called for better protection to ensure the aid reaches its intended recipients.