In a statement, the Office of the Government Spokesperson said the donation, part of ongoing international relief efforts, consists of over 19 tons of supplies, including fortified food for children, medicines, and medical supplies.
The consignment, transported by the national carrier RwandAir, was received by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization in Amman.
Rwanda reiterated the call for "an end to the conflict and the protection of civilian lives."
This is the second shipment Rwanda has sent to Gaza since the latest conflict began in October 2023. In late October 2023, the government of Rwanda dispatched 16 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which included essential medicines, food, and water.
The recent conflict in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel, involving rocket fire, ground incursions, and assaults on civilians near the Gaza border. Israel responded with airstrikes and a military campaign targeting Hamas infrastructure in Gaza.
The conflict has since resulted in extensive fighting, leading to over 40,000 deaths and widespread destruction, drawing global attention and calls for humanitarian aid and diplomatic interventions.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/rwanda-sends-second-shipment-of-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza
