Rwanda donates 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza amid worsening food shortages
The aid shipment, comprising medicine, food, and water, arrived in Jordan last Friday and is set to be transported to Gaza via Egypt.
The government of Rwanda has donated 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza as food shortages intensify amid the ongoing war between the militant group Hamas and Israel.
The latest consignment, which arrived in Amman, Jordan, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, comprises over 20 tons of foodstuffs and medical supplies.
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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.
"The Government of Rwanda, through the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organisation acting on behalf of the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, has provided humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people in Gaza," Office of the Government Spokesperson said in a statement.
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.”
Gaza death toll
According to Gaza's Health Ministry, Israel's military campaign in Gaza has resulted in at least 54,249 deaths and 123,492 injuries. However, the Government Media Office reports a higher toll, estimating over 61,700 fatalities, including thousands believed to be buried under rubble and presumed dead.
Meanwhile, around 1,139 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, with more than 200 individuals taken hostage.
When Hamas invaded Israel, Rwanda was one of the first African nations to condemn the attack.
"Rwanda extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the Government and the People of Israel following the terror attacks in Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, leading to the loss of many lives, numerous injuries, and the abduction of hostages," Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on October 8.
"Rwanda condemns this act of terror, particularly the targeting of innocent civilians. The current situation is worrying and requires urgent de-escalation."
The Paul Kagame-led nation maintains close ties with Israel, rooted in their shared history of genocide.
In April 2024, President Isaac Herzog visited Rwanda for the genocide memorial, marking the first visit by an Israeli leader to Africa since the Hamas-led attacks of October 2023.
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