The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) announced that Princess Salma, the daughter of King Abdullah II, participated in an airdrop of critical medical supplies to Jordan’s field hospital in the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Agency reports.

The statement was issued on the army’s official website.

According to the statement, the JAF conducted the fifth airdrop in the evening, delivering urgent medical supplies using parachutes to the Jordanian Field Hospital, Gaza 76.

“The crew of the aircraft, operated under royal directives, was accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, holding the rank of First Lieutenant/Pilot in the Royal Jordanian Air Force,” the statement added.

Princess Salma of Jordan (C), daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, walks with other military officers at Marka military airport after participating in the fifth Jordanian medical airdrop to Gaza. — AFP
Princess Salma of Jordan (C), daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, walks with other military officers at Marka military airport after participating in the fifth Jordanian medical airdrop to Gaza. — AFP

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