Day: May 26, 2024

Amman: Sunday will see warm weather across most regions, with relatively hot to hot conditions in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba.

High-altitude clouds will be present, accompanied by moderate northwesterly winds, occasionally becoming active in desert areas.

The Jordan Meteorological Department reports a significant temperature increase on Monday, bringing warm weather in the highlands and relatively hot to hot conditions in other regions, with medium-altitude clouds and moderate southeasterly to southwesterly winds, occasionally active.

Tuesday will experience a temperature drop, resulting in warm conditions in most areas until Wednesday, while it will be relatively hot to hot in the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, with clouds at various altitudes and southwesterly to northwesterly moderate to activate winds.

Today’s maximum and minimum temperatures in eastern Amman range between 20-28 degrees Celsius, in western Amman 18-26C, in the northern highlands 15-22C, in the Sharah highlands
14-24C, and in the Gulf of Aqaba 25-38 degrees Celsius.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti received on Sunday the Chief of Staff of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Issa Saif Al Mazrouei, and the accompanying delegation.

The guest was accorded a military reception ceremony, where he reviewed the honor guards that lined up to greet him.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said: “The fraternal relations between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates represent a role model for facing various challenges and difficulties, and that cooperation with the UAE Armed Forces continues in all military fields by utilizing mutual expertise and capabilities.”

For his part, Lieutenant General Al Mazrouei congratulated the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on Independence Day, emphasizing the depth of the established relations and the importance of developing them and the close military cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

The army chief and his UAE counterpart, in the presence of a nu
mber of senior officers of the Armed Forces, listened a number of military briefings outlining the areas of bilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries, in line with the nature of the developments taking place in the region at various levels.

Additionally, The army chief and his UAE counterpart visited the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Rapid Intervention Brigade Command and the Joint Fire Training Center (SAFT) of the brigade.

Maj. Gen. Huneiti, Lieutenant General Al Mazrouei, and the delegation listened to a military briefing on the tasks and duties carried out by the Rapid Intervention Brigade, the quality training programs for the brigade’s units and the roles assigned to the brigade. They also toured an exhibition of weapons and equipment used in the brigade.

The naming of the brigade after His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is an expression of the deep fraternal relations between the two countries, and in appreciation of the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan for supporting the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) – Arab Army.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces also visited the industrial zone for defense industries affiliated with the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB), to learn about the Jordanian experience in defense industries and discuss joint cooperation.

Maj. Gen. Huneiti and the delegation listened to a briefing on the JODDB’s organizational units and its affiliated companies, defense solutions, products and services it provides, and discussed current and future points of cooperation in the field of defense industries and their development for future joint work with the JODDB.

During his tour, the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the visiting delegation attended a presentation of a number of solutions, systems, mechanisms and weapons produced by the JODDB and affiliated companies, and lauded its capabilities and capacities.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: UK House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle and an accompanying delegation visited on Sunday the Air Operations Battalion (AOB) at King Abdullah II Air Base in Al-Ghabawi, on the outskirts of Amman, to view the mechanism of loading humanitarian aid for airdrops to the Gaza Strip.

The delegation was briefed on the tasks and duties carried out by the AOC and its role in airdrops. Britain participated in several airdrops on the Gaza Strip.

The delegation lauded the pivotal role of the Jordan Armed Forces in unifying international efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Brussels: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, participated on Sunday in the meeting of the ministerial committee tasked by the Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Joint Summit to take international action to stop the war on Gaza, with foreign ministers and representatives of European countries, to discuss the urgent need to end the war in Gaza and take the necessary steps to implement the two-state solution, following the meeting held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum special meeting in Riyadh in April.

In a speech during the meeting, Safadi emphasized that the Israeli occupation is the root of the conflict in the region, and that Israel’s unilateral and illegitimate actions, its continuous and ongoing violations of the rules of international law and international humanitarian law, and the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza undermine all chances of achieving peace in the region.

Safadi stressed the need to recognize the Palestinian state, and to intensify efforts
to materialize this state on the lines of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of the two-state solution, as the only way to end the conflict and achieve security, stability and peace in the region.

Safadi warned of the danger of Israel’s continued military operations in Gaza and Rafah, and the obstruction of the entry of sufficient and sustainable humanitarian aid to the Strip, whose people have been suffering from an unprecedented humanitarian disaster since October 7, and the danger of unilateral and illegal Israeli measures in the West Bank and Jerusalem.

The meeting, chaired by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, in cooperation with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, was attended by Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Affairs Mohammad Mustafa, a
nd ministers and representatives of: UAE, Egypt, Algeria, Bahrain, France, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Greece, Canada, Turkey, Britain, the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II expressed his confidence in Jordan’s future and its youth’s ability and intelligence to build on past achievements.

In an interview with Al Arabiya’s Taher Baraka on the occasion of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s Silver Jubilee, the Crown Prince discussed the challenges that Jordan has faced and surmounted over the past 25 years.

His Royal Highness said that despite instability in the region and its economic repercussions on Jordan, the country has emerged safely from regional turmoil.

The Crown Prince added that the more imperative question today is what the next 25 years will look like, adding that, “It is critical that we develop our education and our industry, promote tourism, attract more investments, and open new markets.”

Responding to a question on how His Majesty was able to gain global respect and build Jordan’s international stature, the Crown Prince explained that His Majesty is candid and forthright and offers perceptive advice
and insight to world leaders.

His Royal Highness added that His Majesty remains consistent and true to the stances he takes, which he described as a rare trait in today’s politics.

Commenting on the latest developments in Gaza, the Crown Prince described the world’s failure to stop the tragedy unfolding there as inconceivable. “To date, 35,000 people have been killed, 70 per cent of whom are women and children. What number will move the world to act?” he asked.

His Royal Highness underscored the importance of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which offered Israel normalised relations with the Arab world in exchange for granting Palestinians their rights. He stated that genuine peace can only be achieved with public support, and that if people do not believe the rights of Palestinians have been fulfilled, they will neither trust peace nor accept normal relations.

During the interview, the Crown Prince addressed various regional issues. He affirmed Jordan’s openness to work with Arab countries and emphasised
the security, economic, and political benefits that can be achieved through increased cooperation.

On Iran, the Crown Prince said that Jordan, along with all Arab countries, seeks amicable relations with Iran, based on the principle of good neighbourly relations and non-intervention in the affairs of other countries.

Commenting on recent attempts to smuggle drugs and weapons into the country via Jordan’s northern borders, the Crown Prince described these violations as systematic operations by armed groups with significant capabilities that aim to target Jordan’s national security. “Any infringement of Jordan’s sovereignty is a nonstarter that will be confronted,” he said.

On Jordan’s relationship with Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Al Hussein said, “We have a historic relationship and a shared future, and this is not just a slogan.”

“It is in the region’s best interest for this partnership to continue on all fronts, political, security, and economic, because, at the end of the day, our security and stability
are intertwined,” the Crown Prince continued, expressing admiration of the ambitious and bold vision of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Responding to a question on the future of Syrian refugees in Jordan, Crown Prince Al Hussein said the future of refugees lies in their return to their homeland, noting that there are ongoing efforts to find suitable conditions for voluntary return, and calling on the international community to live up to its obligations toward host countries like Jordan.

On the domestic front, the Crown Prince emphasised that his current priority is improving the country’s economy.

His Royal Highness explained that although Jordan does not have abundant resources, it has the human capital and the capacity to integrate with regional neighbours and expand local markets.

The Crown Prince also highlighted accomplishments in the vocational and technical education sector, noting that this training will provide young Jordanians with more employment opportunities domestically and abroad, with s
horter qualification periods and higher income levels.

The interview on Al Arabiya channel, broadcast on Sunday night, revealed Crown Prince Al Hussein as a type of leader whose personal style relies on building trust over time through actions not words.

Commenting on his recent marriage, the Crown Prince said that this union has changed his life for the better. “Finding my life partner has been a great blessing,” he said.

His Royal Highness also revealed his and his family’s excitement about the upcoming birth of his first child this summer.

The Crown Prince described the family he was raised in as “a normal, healthy environment,” explaining: “I hope I will be able to give my children the same attention my family gave me.”

The Crown Prince concluded the interview by expressing his deep optimism about the future of his country.

“Jordan is steadfast, and will continue to stand strong. I see hope and goodness in people’s eyes. I am optimistic and believe that Jordan will be at a better place in the future
,” His Royal Highness said.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: Israel continues to ignore orders from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), including the Court’s most recent ruling. This ruling requires Israel to halt its military assault on the Rafah Governorate in the southern Gaza Strip and reopen the Rafah border crossing to facilitate the movement of people and humanitarian aid, said the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor on Sunday.

“In the 48 hours that followed the ICJ’s ruling on Friday 24 May, however, Israel conducted more than 60 air raids on Rafah. Furthermore, dozens of artillery shells and constant gunfire were fired in areas of Rafah where the Israeli military was encroaching. Israel’s ground incursion began at dawn on 7 May and has since spread to the west and central parts of the city, mostly along the border strip. It has already impacted a significant portion of the city,” the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said in a statement.

“Thirteen Palestinians were killed in the 48 hours following the Court’s ruling, including six members of the Qishta fa
mily, an elderly mother and three of her children two girls and one boy and an adult son and his two children. The victims were killed when Israeli planes bombed their home on Saturday 25 May in Khirbet Al-Adas, north of Rafah, an area not included in the Israeli evacuation orders,” the monitor added.

Furthermore, Euro-Med Monitor urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to acknowledge and handle Israel’s crimes in the Gaza Strip as international crimes, as they fall under the Court’s jurisdiction. Additionally, Euro-Med Monitor asks the Court to expand its lists of arrest warrants to include more Israeli officials, according to the statement.

The United Nations must send fact-finding and investigative committees to the Gaza Strip, defy Israel’s decision to forbid such committees from entering the Strip, and make clear, public declarations whenever Israel denies these committees entry or refuses to work with them in any manner, the Euro-Med Monitor said.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: The Israeli occupation army announced on Sunday evening that two Israeli soldiers died of wounds sustained earlier in battles in the northern Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll in the army to 636 soldiers since October 7 last year.

According to the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, the number of injuries in the Israeli occupation army since October 7 last year amounted to about 3601 injuries, including 2097 light injuries, 948 moderate injuries and 556 serious injuries.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday received UK House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle.

During a meeting held at Al Husseiniya Palace, His Majesty stressed the importance of stepping up international efforts to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza and ensure its uninterrupted flow.

The King renewed his call on the international community to take immediate action to stop the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Strip, and to maintain support for UNRWA, which is a vital lifeline for nearly 2 million Palestinians in Gaza.

His Majesty stressed the need to reach an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and protect civilians, warning of the dangerous repercussions of the Israeli ground offensive on Rafah.

The King also warned of extremist settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.

His Majesty reaffirmed the need to create a political horizon to achieve just and comprehensive peace on the basis of the two-state solution, commending the UK’s support for reaching a ceasefire in Gaza, and i
ts efforts in delivering humanitarian aid to Gazans.

House of Representatives Speaker Ahmad Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, Jordan’s Ambassador to the UK Manar Dabbas, and British Ambassador to Jordan Philip Hall attended the meeting.

Source: Jordan News Agency