Jordan Times
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Aid convoy heads to
Palestinian territories today
Upon His Majesty King Abdullah’s directives, the Jordan Hashemite Charity
Organisation (JHCO) will today dispatch a 15-truck convoy laden with foodstuff
and medical supplies to the West Bank and Gaza Strip to help reduce
Palestinians’ suffering. JHCO Secretary General Mohammad Aitan said the aid is
part of Jordan’s continued assistance to the Palestinians. The convoy, which
will cross King Hussein Bridge today, is carrying 200 tonnes of drugs, medical
supplies and foodstuff, he said, noting that eight of the trucks will head to
the West Bank.