Aid convoy heads to Palestinian territories today

03 June 2008
Amman , Jordan

Upon His Majesty King Abdullah's directives, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation (JHCO) will 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.