Jordan saves children in Gaza while others protest for show

Published May 15, 2025 2:04pm ET



Too many people respond to civilian suffering in the Gaza Strip with their screeching occupation of university libraries. Similarly, too many governments prefer hyperbolic insults over work to boost humanitarian supplies into Gaza. Take Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who this week described Israel as a “genocidal state.”

Fortunately, a few nations prefer to focus on action over rhetoric. One such leading nation is Jordan. An exceptional U.S. ally and close Israeli security partner, the Hashemite Kingdom is again emphasizing its desire to alleviate innocent suffering. Since the start of Israel’s military response to the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas atrocities on its soil, Jordan has conducted numerous military-led operations to address humanitarian concerns in Gaza. These have included air drops of supplies and a number of medical evacuations.

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