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Amman: The Israeli occupation army announced on Wednesday evening that 26 of its soldiers had suffered injuries in the Gaza Strip during the past 24 hours.
According to Israeli Channel 12, the occupation army reported that since the beginning of the Israeli war against the Gaza Strip, 3,007 personnel have been wounded within its ranks, with 468 officers and soldiers among the injured having very serious wounds.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Ramallah: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, Wednesday discussed ways to continue support.
discussed, at the presidential headquarters in the city of Ramallah, today, Wednesday,
In the meeting at the presidential HQ in Ramallah, Abbas rejected what he described as the Israeli-led campaign against UNRWA to “liquidate the Palestinian refugee issue.”
He talked about UNRWA’s role in providing services to Palestinian refugees according to United Nations resolutions, adding that the pertinent UN resolutions “must not be violated.”
He discussed the “importance of providing the “necessary” support for the agency to remain operational.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Gaza: Director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, Hussam Abu Safiya, said on Wednesday that the hospital has gone out of service due to a lack of fuel.
He stated that the closure of the hospital in the northern Gaza Strip would deny people their right to receive medical care.
“Four hospitalized youngsters have passed away in the last few days from malnutrition and dehydration,” Abu Safiya added.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Amman: Director of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, on Wednesday concluded a two-day official visit to Jordan.
According to a statement released by USAID Office in Amman, Power’s visit coincides with the United State’s celebration of the 75th anniversary of its partnership with Jordan.
The statement added that Power valued positions of His Majesty King Abdullah II and the government and their great humanitarian efforts in Gaza Strip.
During Amman visit, Power discussed the United States’ continued efforts to deliver more life-saving aid to civilians in Gaza, the statement pointed out.
Power also visited a World Food Program warehouse in Amman and USAID-supported water infrastructure projects.
Meeting with a number of Jordanian officials, she affirmed USAID’s continued commitment to support the Jordanian government in its pursuit toimplement “key” development priorities, including water sustainability.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Aqaba: His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday said Aqaba reflects the image of an ambitious Jordan, which is rooted in the Greater Arab Revolt’s principles of freedom, justice, and dignity.
According to a royal court statement, speaking at a meeting with local community leaders and figures in Aqaba at Aqaba Castle, His Majesty said developing the governorate was a dream and an idea 25 years ago, but has become a reality today with the efforts of dedicated Jordanians.
At the gathering, attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, the King said the source of Jordan’s strength lies in the joint efforts of all Jordanians and their belief in their ability to succeed.
Aqaba today has become a developed city and a source of economic and development strength for Jordan, His Majesty noted, adding that Aqaba has become a major city on the Red Sea coast.
For his part, Aqaba Governor Khaled Hajjaj said Jordan, which celebrates His Majesty’s Silver
Jubilee, has become an example of progress and prosperity, adding that Jordan’s great transition is a source of pride for all Jordanians.
He added that Aqaba is moving forward with implementing the Royal vision through programmes to promote youth empowerment and entrepreneurship, bolster the social safety net, and provide incentives to investors, in order to build on the governorate’s progress and contribute to the national economy.
Upon arrival at the Great Arab Revolt Square prior to the meeting, the King was welcomed by the Aqaba Marine Band for Popular Arts.
Earlier on Wednesday, His Majesty visited Sharif Hussein House Museum in Aqaba, which was implemented upon Royal directives to preserve the historic value of Sharif Hussein bin Ali’s house, built in 1917.
The King viewed exhibits at the museum, which highlight milestones in the Great Arab Revolt led by Sharif Hussein.
During the meeting with Aqaba figures, His Majesty bestowed the Silver Jubilee Medal on individuals and institutions in Aqaba, in
recognition of their contributions to serving Jordan, especially the local community in the governorate.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Amman: Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan discussed Wednesday, over the phone, the “need” for a ceasefire in Gaza to protect civilians and deliver aid.
Safadi and Balakrishnan discussed strengthening ties following the visit of Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II to Singapore last January.
Safadi warned that if the Israeli war on Gaza persists into Ramadan, the chances of a new cycle of violence would be higher.
The top diplomats said they would cooperate to deliver humanitarian aid to all parts of the Gaza Strip.
Source: Jordan News Agency