British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Jordan’s efforts to airdrop humanitarian aid to Gaza, his office said in a readout on Thursday following a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah at Downing Street.
Rishi Sunak meets Jordan's King Abdullah II, at Downing Street in London, October 15, 2023. Reuters/Hannah McKay/Pool
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Jordan’s efforts to airdrop humanitarian aid to Gaza, his office said in a readout on Thursday following a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah at Downing Street.
A video released by Jordan's state-owned broadcaster showed the monarch on board a plane and participating in dropping supplies to field hospitals in the enclave.
“The Prime Minister welcomed Jordan’s innovative efforts to deliver life-saving aid to Gaza by land and air, and he set out the UK’s work to unblock aid access and alleviate the humanitarian crisis," a Downing Street spokesperson said.
Sunak had earlier called on Israel to fully open the Kerem Shalom crossing to allow for the delivery of international aid in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office said on Thursday.
Reporting by Farouq Suleiman
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