China sends humanitarian aid to Gaza through Jordan

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China sends humanitarian aid to Gaza through Jordan

2025-02-19 10:57 Last Updated At：19:57

The first batch of China's fresh emergency humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, which includes about 12,000 food parcels, departed from Jordan on Tuesday.

The humanitarian assistance provided by China will be transported via land borders. The emergency aid, consisting of 60,000 food parcels, will be delivered in six shipments by the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization. The initial shipment of 12,000 food parcels will be handed over to the World Food Program, the Palestine Red Crescent, and other relevant organizations once the shipments reach Gaza.

At the scene, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong said that China will continue to provide further assistance to the Palestinian people.

"As a good friend of the Palestinian people and a responsible major country, China has provided multiple batches of assistance to the people of Gaza. We will continue to advocate for a political solution to the Palestinian issue so as to bring peace and security to the region," he said.

Hashemite Charity Organization's Secretary-General Hussein Shibli expressed his deep gratitude to China for its support for Gaza residents, expressing his hope for further cooperation with China in the coming days to help those in need in the enclave.

"We hope that today's cooperation with China will mark the beginning of further joint efforts to help people in need in Gaza, support them, alleviate their current difficulties in life, and address the severe shortage of food, shelter and medical supplies. I hope this cooperation can be sustained between Jordan and China," he said.

Iran swears to counterattack if attacked

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned on Sunday that Tehran would view the United States and Israel's military bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" should Washington take military action against Iran.

At a parliamentary session convened to review an emergency proposal on assembly regulations, Qalibaf emphasized that, at this highly sensitive juncture, Iran must accurately and thoroughly identify the schemes of its adversaries.

Qalibaf said that Iran is currently confronting Israel and the United States simultaneously on four fronts: economic, cognitive, military, and counterterrorism. Of them, the economic warfare and the cognitive and psychological warfare began many years ago and have persisted to this day, growing increasingly complex and intense in recent years.

The remarks came as U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran, taking advantage of its nationwide unrest.

Protests have erupted in several Iranian cities since late December over the sharp fall of the rial and long-standing economic hardship. Iranian authorities have acknowledged the demonstrations and voiced willingness to address economic grievances, while warning against violence and vandalism.

Amid the ongoing protests, deadly clashes have been reported lately between police and what the government described as "rioters." However, no official death toll has been released.

Also on Sunday, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will address the country's economic situation and political environment in a televised interview later that day.