Jordan's Monarch Journeys to Germany, Urges Instant Global Intervention to Prevent Gaza Famine Crisis
In a significant move to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Jordan's King Abdullah II have announced plans for a joint operation to airlift aid into the Gaza Strip.
The announcement comes amid growing domestic pressure in Germany, as a new public survey revealed that nearly three-quarters of Germans want their government to increase pressure on Israel to ease restrictions and facilitate humanitarian relief. The survey also indicated increased public support for humanitarian relief in Gaza.
During their meeting on July 29, 2025, in Berlin, the leaders discussed the worsening situation in Gaza and its impact on regional stability. King Abdullah, who urged the global community to take immediate and unified steps to halt the worsening famine and suffering among Gaza's civilian population, condemned the targeting of civilians seeking food as "unconscionable."
The operation, part of a broader initiative named “Gallant Knight 3,” involves multiple countries including the UAE, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Jordan working in concert. This multinational airlift operation aims to deliver urgent relief supplies via air given the limitations of land access due to the blockade.
Chancellor Merz emphasized four key priorities in response to the situation in Gaza: achieving a ceasefire, improving the humanitarian situation (which requires easing the blockade), creating a viable political perspective, and preventing expulsions or annexation moves in the West Bank. He also acknowledged Jordan’s critical regional role as a partner in both humanitarian efforts and countering extremist threats, describing the German-Jordanian partnership as central to the mission’s success and regional stability.
Jordan has already conducted several air drops, and the operation is ongoing, aiming to alleviate the dire conditions faced by civilians in Gaza. France and other involved parties stress that a long-term solution must involve Israel reopening land crossing points to allow massive and unimpeded delivery of aid, managed by UN agencies and international NGOs, in line with international humanitarian law.
King Abdullah, who highlighted Jordan's ongoing humanitarian role in delivering aid to Gaza, reaffirmed Jordan's commitment to supporting a two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace. The leaders also addressed the importance of Syria's stability during their discussion.
The war in Gaza, according to King Abdullah, has reached unspeakable levels, and he called for its immediate end. The humanitarian airdrop operation, while serving as an immediate relief effort, underscores the need for long-term political solutions to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.
[1] BBC News, "Germany and Jordan to airlift aid to Gaza," July 29, 2025. [2] Reuters, "Germany, Jordan discuss Gaza crisis, regional stability," July 29, 2025. [3] Al Jazeera, "Jordan conducts air drops to Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens," July 27, 2025. [4] The Guardian, "Survey reveals increased pressure on German government over Gaza," July 28, 2025. [5] France 24, "France calls for ceasefire and open humanitarian access in Gaza," July 28, 2025.
- The humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a concern echoed by three-quarters of Germans according to a recent survey, has led to a joint operation between Germany and Jordan to airlift aid, part of the broader initiative "Gallant Knight 3."
- As the war in Gaza reaches unspeakable levels, King Abdullah has urged the global community to take immediate action, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian role Jordan plays in delivering aid to Gaza.
- The joint operation between Germany and Jordan involves several other countries, aiming to deliver urgent relief supplies via air due to the limitations of land access caused by the blockade.
- France, one of the involved parties, stresses that a long-term solution must involve Israel reopening land crossing points to allow massive and unimpeded delivery of aid, managed by UN agencies and international NGOs.
- Chancellor Merz has outlined four key priorities to address the situation in Gaza: achieving a ceasefire, improving the humanitarian situation, creating a viable political perspective, and preventing expulsions or annexation moves in the West Bank.
