UK PM Sunak welcomes Jordan’s aid airdrop in Gaza after meeting with King Abdullah

LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed Jordan’s efforts to airdrop humanitarian aid to Gaza, his office said in a readout on Thursday following a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah at Downing Street.

A video released by Jordan’s state-owned broadcaster showed the monarch on board a plane and participating in dropping supplies to field hospitals in the enclave.

“The Prime Minister welcomed Jordan’s innovative efforts to deliver life-saving aid to Gaza by land and air, and he set out the UK’s work to unblock aid access and alleviate the humanitarian crisis,” a Downing Street spokesperson said.

Sunak had earlier called on Israel to fully open the Kerem Shalom crossing to allow for the delivery of international aid in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his office said on Thursday.