UK aid plane to Gaza takes off from Jordan

Aid to Gaza has been loaded and dispatched as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to raise international concern. The UK-funded consignment of aid, delivered by the Jordanian Air Force, was taken into the Tal Al-Hawa Hospital in northern Gaza on Wednesday 21 February. Four tonnes of vital supplies were provided in the air-drop, including medicines, fuel, and food for hospital patients and staff. The Tal al-Hawa Hospital, set up by the Jordanian Armed Forces, is located in Gaza City and has treated thousands of patients since the start of the crisis. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: