Jordanian charity: Israel charges $14,000 for any aid truck entering Gaza
The director of a Jordanian charity stated that Israel imposes a fee of approximately $14,000 on each truck delivering aid to Gaza, complicating humanitarian efforts.
Samir Balqar, the director of the Jordanian charity 'Umm Ali', revealed that Israeli authorities impose a fee reaching nearly 10,000 dinars (around $14,000) for each truck that enters the Gaza Strip, significantly hindering the delivery of assistance to those affected. He emphasized that the charity's operations to facilitate humanitarian aid to Gaza have faced substantial changes during the two ceasefires of the ongoing conflict, particularly due to stringent restrictions on aid entry.
Balqar further elaborated that the majority of the aid passes through the Rafah crossing in limited quantities, while other goods enter the region via commercial routes. To navigate these restrictions, the charity has opted to collaborate with entities within Gaza, ensuring that humanitarian efforts continue in partnership with local organizations and joint committees with the Palestinian Ministry of Development and the Hashemite Charity Organization, while meticulously documenting the receipt and delivery of projects on a daily basis.
Additionally, the funds allocated for Gaza are routed through the Hashemite Charity Organization to ensure organized operations and direct support to the most affected areas. The charity 'Umm Ali' has announced a multi-faceted humanitarian response, reinforcing its commitment to aiding those impacted by the ongoing crisis, despite the challenges posed by financial and logistical barriers imposed by the Israeli authorities.