The latest consignment, which arrived in Amman, Jordan, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, comprises over 20 tons of foodstuffs and medical supplies.
In a statement, the office of the Government Spokesperson said the aid was received by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation, which is facilitating the onward distribution to Gaza.
This marks Rwanda's third humanitarian contribution to Gaza since the outbreak of the current conflict in October 2023.
The initial aid package, sent in late October 2023, consisted of 16 tons of essential medicines, food, and water. A second shipment followed on November 7, 2024, delivering over 19 tons of fortified food for children, medicines, and other critical supplies.
The consignments were transported by Rwanda's national carrier, RwandAir, and coordinated in close collaboration with Jordanian authorities.
Last year, the Office of the Government Spokesperson reaffirmed Rwanda's commitment to international relief efforts and reiterated the call for 'an end to the conflict and the protection of civilian lives.'
The devastating conflict erupted on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a large-scale assault on Israel, prompting a massive Israeli military response in Gaza.
The violence has since escalated into one of the region's deadliest confrontations, resulting in over 60,000 deaths and displacing hundreds of thousands of civilians. The scale of the humanitarian crisis has drawn widespread international concern and appeals for urgent aid.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
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