Who moves to another country without having $300 to spare? This looks very much like a scam selling stolen jewelry.
In 1975 my dad moved from Palestine to the US with only $35 in his pocket. That was his entire net worth at the time.
A package from Germany to Japan, with insurance and airmail is around 40-50euro. So a package to France for example is around 15euro, insured up to 500euro.
None of those countries are surrounded by war or threats of bombing. I was in Jordan last year, and I can tell you that DHL has little presence even in a peaceful Middle Eastern country like Jordan. Earlier this year I wanted to send two used laptops to my aunt and uncle in Jordan, but logistically it was a nightmare to get it done. I ended up waiting until another relative was going back for visit, and sent them with him.
I'm not trying to defend the OP or support his claims, but this attempt to discount them isn't accurate.