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Ammon
3 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
Jordan, U.S. discuss military cooperation, regional security
Ammon News - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Huneiti, met on Wednesday with a delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives, led by Congressman Mike Lawler, to discuss military cooperation and regional developments. The meeting, attended by senior officers from the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), addressed ongoing defense collaboration between Jordan and the United States, as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern. Discussions focused on key developments in the Middle East, Jordan's counterterrorism efforts, and the role of the JAF in safeguarding national and regional security. Both sides exchanged views on shared security challenges and future areas of collaboration. Huneiti highlighted the strength of the strategic partnership between the Jordanian and U.S. militaries, commending the United States for its ongoing support in enhancing the operational, defense, and technological capabilities of the JAF. The U.S. delegation praised Jordan's pivotal role in promoting regional stability and emphasized the importance of continued military cooperation in addressing common security threats. They also expressed appreciation for the professionalism and contributions of the JAF across various domains. The visit is part of broader efforts to reinforce bilateral military ties and align strategic interests between the two countries.
Ammon
5 days ago
- Politics
- Ammon
Army downs drone attempting to cross border
Ammon News - The Southern Military Zone, in coordination with with security bodies, thwarted at dawn on Monday an attempt by a drone to cross the border on its western front, according to a military source in the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF). Border Guard forces were able to thwart an attempt by a drone to cross the border from the west towards the east, the source added, explaining that the rules of engagement were applied after it was detected and tracked, and it was dealt with and shot down inside Jordanian territory. The source affirmed that the Jordanian Armed Forces will continue to harness its various capabilities and potential to prevent all forms of infiltration and smuggling operations, in order to preserve the security and stability of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Jordan Times
6 days ago
- Health
- Jordan Times
Jordanian field hospital in northern Gaza organises blood donation campaign
The Jordanian field hospital in northern Gaza carries out a blood donation campaign in conjunction with the Kingdom's 79th Independence Day (Petra photo) AMMAN — The Jordanian field hospital in northern Gaza has carried out a blood donation campaign coinciding with the Kingdom's 79th Independence Day. The campaign was conducted as part of the hospital's ongoing initiatives to promote social solidarity and support blood banks in the Strip, amid challenging health conditions and the constant need to maintain blood supplies to ensure the provision of essential medical services, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Sunday. The hospital's commander said that the campaign reflects Jordan's continued humanitarian and relief efforts, with the Jordan Armed Forces- Arab Army (JAF) continuing its medical and humanitarian role in Gaza. He added that the campaign embodied a spirit of 'solidarity and loyalty' shown by JAF personnel to their leadership and homeland, in conjunction with the Kingdom's celebrations of its 79th Independence Day. The campaign witnessed a wide participation from the medical and administrative staff at the field hospital, who stressed that donating blood is a humanitarian duty that contributes to saving lives and enhances the readiness of the health sector in Gaza. The field hospital received 3,000 medical cases during May, including 15 major and minor surgeries, chronic disease follow-ups, laboratory tests, and emergency cases. These services were provided through fully equipped specialised clinics to ensure patients' needs are met efficiently. Jordan runs two military field hospitals in Gaza, one in the Strip's north, which was established in 2009 following the war in 2008. The second was established in Khan Younis in the south in November 2023 at the peak of the Israeli war of aggression on the coastal enclave that erupted on October 7, 2023. Besides the field hospitals in Gaza, the JAF established the Jordanian field hospital in Nablus in late November 2023 and has conducted over 900 surgeries and received more than 83,000 patients ever since. Page 2
Jordan Times
24-05-2025
- Jordan Times
Army thwarts drug smuggling attempt using remote-controlled balloons
The army intercepts drug-laden balloons in a smuggling attempt foiled along the Kingdom's eastern border (Photo courtesy of JAF) AMMAN — The Eastern Military Zone's personnel on Saturday thwarted a smuggling attempt, intercepting narcotics that were being transported across the border using remotely controlled balloons, according to an army statement. A military source at the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF) said that border guard units, in coordination with military security agencies and the Anti-Narcotics Department, detected a group of balloons within their area of responsibility. The forces intercepted the balloons and recovered their payload inside Jordanian territory. Upon inspection, the balloons were found to be equipped with remote guidance systems and loaded with illegal substances, which were seized and handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigation, the source added. The statement emphasised the commitment of the JAF to enhancing border security systems to combat infiltration and smuggling, reaffirming that border guard personnel remain vigilant and prepared to counter any threat to the security of the Kingdom and its citizens.
Jordan Times
22-05-2025
- Health
- Jordan Times
JAF evacuates two sick children from Gaza
The Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF) on Thursday says it evacuated two sick children from the Gaza Strip along with five accompanying family members for treatment in the Kingdom (JAF photo) AMMAN — The Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army (JAF) on Thursday evacuated two sick children from the Gaza Strip along with five accompanying family members. The JAF said that the operation is part of the "Jordanian Medical Corridor" initiative, aimed at supporting the Palestinian people and providing urgent medical care, according to an army statement. The evacuation was conducted via the King Hussein Bridge, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO), before the patients were transferred to designated hospitals for treatment, according to Al Mamlaka TV. To date, a total of 41 children have been evacuated to the Kingdom by land and air, accompanied by 81 family members. Among them, 17 children and their relatives have returned to Gaza after completing treatment in Jordanian hospitals, the statement said.
