The Islamic Resistance issued a communque this afternoon, stating that in support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, the Resistance fighters targeted at 3:45 p.m. the Israeli enemy’s Ruwaisat al-Alam post in the occupied Lebanese Kfar Shuba hilltops using appropriate weapons and acheiving direct hits.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
Amman: Agriculture Minister Khalid Hneifat emphasized the need to maintain efforts to grow the fish sector and increase self-sufficiency rates.
In a meeting with the head of the Association of Fish Breeders and Marine Biology, Ziad Atallah, and association members, Hneifat underlined that in order to assist the local fish product’s marketing strategy, it is imperative that work in the fish market be completed as soon as feasible.
He underscored the Ministry’s willingness to collaborate on any upcoming initiatives that stem from its objective to advance the industry.
In response, Atallah welcomed the ministry’s support and direct interest in overcoming problems and providing a proper environment for investment in the sector and its development.
He acknowledged the rapid progress made at the central fish market as well as the long-term viability of the ministry’s collaboration.
According to Hneifat, the Ministry’s prompt action and thorough follow-up aided in the sector’s growth and development, which rais
ed the percentage of locally farmed fish that were self-sufficient.
Source: Jordan News Agency
The Islamic Resistance issued a communique this afternoon, indicating that in support of our steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, the resistance fighters targeted at 15:45 p.m. today the enemy’s Zebdin post in the pccupied Lebanese Shebaa Farms occupied using artillery shells.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
Wadi Rum: His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday commended the distinguished role of Southern Badia leaders and figures in Jordan’s establishment and progress.
Speaking at a meeting with local community leaders and figures from the Southern Badia region, held in Wadi Rum, His Majesty said the visit reminded him of his military service in the 40th King Hussein bin Talal Royal Armoured Brigade in Qatraneh.
The King said the Southern Badia is rich with distinctive tourist sites, adding that sunsets in Wadi Rum are like no other in the world, and that the area has become an international tourist attraction.
His Majesty highlighted projects established in the Southern Badia throughout the past years in key sectors.
Attendees at the meeting, held as part of His Majesty’s outreach visits to the governorates and Badia areas on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee, highlighted achievements under the King’s leadership over the past 25 years, in political, administrative, tourism, and agricultural fields, as well as i
n the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army.
Upon arrival at the meeting in Wadi Rum, His Majesty was welcomed by a poetry performance.
The King joined attendees for iftar and performed the Maghreb prayer.
The gathering also included poetry and a traditional As-Samer performance.
Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh, Royal Hashemite Court Chief Yousef Issawi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and Adviser to His Majesty for Tribal Affairs Kneiaan Bluwi attended the meeting.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Amman: 125,765 people convicted of various types of drug crimes were tried at State Security Court (SSC) during the last four years.
Out of this total figure, 110,425 suspects were found guilty of drug crimes, including three who carried 314 kilograms of cocaine from South America to sell to their victims in Jordan.
Over the course of 223 days, which began on May 25, 2023, and ended at beginning of March of 2024, “Petra” investigated these cases at Jordan’s courts and found that between 2020 and 2023, the SSC convicted more than 110,000 people of drug crimes involoving trafficking, possession, and promotion, with an average conviction of 75 people per day in Jordan.
During 4 years, “Petra” found that 110,425 convicts of drug crimes carried and concealed 26,336,380 narcotic pills, 19,143 kilograms of hashish, 329 kilograms of cocaine, 91 kilograms of hashish, and 684 kilograms of marijuana.
In the years extending from 2020 until February 13 of 2024, the SSC examined 83,515 drug cases, at a rate of 20,878 c
ases per year.
Additionally, the SSC issued rulings against 110,425 people for drug crimes between the years 2020 and 2023 out of 125,765 defendants.
The rate of those convicted suspects during these years reached 92% and prison sentences reached up to 30 years and death penalty in cases that involved
Source: Jordan News Agency
Gaza: Israeli occupation committed 8 massacres against Gaza families, killing 77 Gazans and injuring 108 others during the past 24 hours, Ministry of Health in Gaza said.
In the daily statistical report on Gaza causalities by the ongoing Israeli aggression for the 177th day, the ministry indicated that a number of Gazan victims are still under rubble and on roads as Israel bars access of ambulance and civil defense crews to them.
To date, death toll of the Israeli aggression on Gaza rose to 32,782 martyrs and 75,298 injuries since last October 7, the ministry pointed out.
Source: Jordan News Agency
