
Al-Eisawi: Crown Prince's Announcement to Resume National Service a Pivotal Step to Implement the King's Vision and Empower Youth
Finally, they condemned the expansionist rhetoric of the Israeli Prime Minister and the 'Greater Israel' illusions, stressing that such statements will not undermine Jordan's steadfast positions and principles.
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