Category: General

Bethlehem – Ma’an – Israeli Army Radio said that the Minister of the Occupation Army, Yoav Galant, instructed Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy to prevent Al Jazeera from broadcasting in the West Bank, and that the order is being implemented.

On May 5, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said – via the X platform – that his government had unanimously decided to close the offices of Al Jazeera, which he described as a ‘channel of incitement.’

After the Knesset approved the law, Netanyahu said that Al Jazeera would no longer broadcast from Israel, and the time had come to expel it, accusing it of harming Israel’s security, and of having actually participated in the October 7 attack ‘and incited against our soldiers.’

Source: Maan News Agency

The Islamic Resistance mourned Wednesday martyr Hussein Ibrahim Makki from the southern town of Beit Yahoun, “who fell on the road to Jerusalem.”

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon

Amman: A Tunisian delegation wrapped up its visit to the National Center for Epidemics and Disease Control, hailing it as a trailblazing model in the region.

In a statement released by the center on Wednesday, the two-day visit aimed to foster an exchange of expertise, solidify future collaboration in public health between the two nations, and explore the feasibility of replicating a similar center in Tunisia.

During the visit, the delegation conferred with Adel Bilbisi, the center’s Head, who delineated Jordan’s pioneering journey in this domain and outlined the center’s future trajectories and objectives within a comprehensive strategic roadmap slated for the forthcoming years.

Bilbisi underscored Jordan’s unwavering commitment to bolstering Tunisia’s capacity-building endeavors, affirming its dedication to mutual cooperation and knowledge-sharing to advance the public health agenda and combat epidemics, thus serving the collective welfare of both nations.

The visit encompassed sessions with the technic
al and administrative departments, delving into the center’s genesis, mandates, and collaborative frameworks with pertinent ministries and national entities.

Furthermore, the visit entailed on-site tours of the center’s laboratories and infrastructure, providing insights into cutting-edge technologies and methodologies deployed for disease surveillance and swift diagnostics.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Amman: South African Ambassador Tselane Mokuena lauded Jordan’s “unwavering” commitment to alleviating the plight of Palestinians through international peace endeavors and the “commendable airdrops spearheaded by His Majesty King Abdullah II.”

Speaking at a reception at the South African Embassy in Amman on Tuesday evening to mark the country’s National Day, Mokuena discussed the “strong” diplomatic ties between South Africa and Jordan, Mokuena emphasized both nations’ dedication to advancing human rights and freedoms, particularly in addressing the Palestinian issue.

She added that Jordan’s efforts in support of Palestinians resonate as it “tirelessly” advocates for UNRWA funding, lauding the Kingdom for setting up field hospitals and mobile medical units to aid Palestinians affected by the Israeli war, famine, disease and loss.

She said that South Africa supports diplomatic initiatives aimed at fostering peace, commending Jordan’s “bold” stance at the International Court of Justice to expose the illegal
Israeli occupation of Palestine, praising nations that rallied behind Jordan’s peace efforts in embattled Gaza.

She reminisced over the leadership of the late King Hussein bin Talal and President Nelson Mandela, praising their “foresight” in forging bilateral relations and cooperation between South Africa and Jordan. She noted Mandela’s enduring commitment to the Palestinian cause.

She emphasized South Africa’s “unwavering” support for Palestinians, “As Mandela once reminded us, the United Nations played a pivotal role in ending apartheid, underscoring that our freedom is incomplete without Palestinian freedom.”

On international solidarity and human rights as cornerstones of South Africa’s foreign policy, Mokuena welcomed the recent ruling by the International Court of Justice, urging Israel to take decisive action to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians.

Regarding the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza, Mokuena condemned the loss of civilian lives and urged all parties to commit to a peace process lead
ing to a permanent ceasefire and a two-state solution.

Mokuena added that South Africa had submitted an urgent request to the International Court of Justice on May 10, seeking additional interim measures, especially concerning Rafah.

She hoped the court’s intervention would prevent further devastation in the besieged city.

Source: Jordan News Agency

Hebron – Together – Today, Wednesday, large crowds participated in the ‘National Return’ march, which started in front of Hussein Bin Ali Stadium in the Ain Sarah area towards Ibn Rushd Roundabout, in the center of Hebron, in commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the Nakba.

Representatives of national and Islamic forces, representatives of governmental and civil institutions, and various federations and unions participated in the march.

Several speeches were delivered, in which the speakers called for an end to the ongoing war of genocide against the Gaza Strip, stressing that the Palestinian people are steadfast on their land despite the crimes committed by the Israeli occupation, and despite the ethnic cleansing operations being practiced in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, to control the land. They called for Free people of the world should intervene to end the Israeli occupation and establish a Palestinian state with full sovereignty over the Palestinian territories.

Source: Maan News Agency

Manama, Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, Minister of Social Development, participated in the second edition of the “Living Independently for People with Disabilities” initiative and the Arab Productive Families Exhibition, as part of the fifth edition of the Global Entrepreneurship and Investment Forum 2024, coinciding with the Bahrain Summit.

The forum was organised by the General Secretariat of the Arab League, in cooperation with the Union of Arab Chambers and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation Investment and Technology Promotion Office in Bahrain (UNIDO-ITPO).

The minister emphasised the significance of the conference, which took place alongside the 33rd Arab Summit and on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of HM’s Accession.

He affirmed the importance of the forum in raising awareness about the role of entrepreneurship in empowering people with determination and productive families, and offering them with opportunities to contribute to economic development.

Al Asfoor said that th
e forum demonstrated the commitment to achieving progress and sustainable development, highlighting partnerships between different sectors to achieve desired goals, particularly focusing on the abilities and skills of people with determination.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, Aziz Akhannouch, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Morocco, met with His Excellency Abdel Latif Jamal Rachid, the President of Iraq, on the sidelines of the 33rd Arab Summit, held in Bahrain.

The two sides reviewed the Moroccan-Iraqi ties and discussed ways to further enhance them across various domains, the Maghreb Arabe Press (MAP), reported.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Cheikh AI Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, has arrived in the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the 33rd Arab Summit to be hosted in the kingdom on May 16.

HE the Mauritanian President, was received by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Personal Representative of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President of the Supreme Council for Environment.

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the Secretary General of the Arab League, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Heddy, the Escort of Honour, were present.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Manama, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Abdallah Bou Habib, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon.

The meeting, ahead of the 33rd Arab Summit held on May 16, discussed the historical Bahraini-Lebanese relations and ways to enhance cooperation in various domains.

The ministers reviewed the latest regional developments, particularly the war in the Gaza Strip and its impact on regional security and stability.

Source: Bahrain News Agency

Military Intelligence arrested four ISIS terrorist members on the left side of Mosul.

The Military Intelligence media stated in a statement: ‘Two qualitative operations based on accurate intelligence information by the Sixteenth Division Division, in cooperation with the heroes of the Reconnaissance Battalion, and through two tight ambushes set up by the heroes of Military Intelligence on two terrorist nests in Al-Baath neighborhood and Al-Maliya neighborhood on the left side of the city of Mosul.’ (4) members of ISIS gangs were arrested, including a woman, who are wanted by the Iraqi judiciary in accordance with the provisions of Article (4/Terrorism).’

It added: “The terrorists were working with the terrorist called the official of the organization’s Islamic police (Abu Sakr), who was arrested a short time ago, by the heroes of military intelligence after luring him from outside Iraq, and they were carrying unofficial documents under pseudonyms to move around in various regions, and they have been handed
over to the relevant authorities.’

Source: National Iraqi News Agency