US Secretary of State Blinken oversees 1st Jordanian aid convoy to Gaza via Erez crossing

By Mohammad Sio

ISTANBUL (AA) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken oversaw the departure of the first Jordanian truck convoy on Tuesday that is carrying aid to the Gaza Strip through the recently reopened Erez crossing by Israel.

"Right here in Jordan, we're seeing a direct route from Jordan to northern Gaza through Erez. The first shipments are departing today," Blinken told reporters.

Blinken emphasized that "more still needs to be done" to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza while acknowledging the significance of the development.

*Writing by Mohammad Sio in Istanbul​​​​​​​