Jordan’s King Abdullah, foreign minister hold talks with US Congress delegation

Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday received a US Congress delegation, which included Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Joe Wilson, for talks on relations and regional developments. (X/@RHCJO)
Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday received a US Congress delegation, which included Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Joe Wilson, for talks on relations and regional developments. (X/@RHCJO)
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Updated 24 August 2025
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Jordan’s King Abdullah, foreign minister hold talks with US Congress delegation

Jordan’s King Abdullah, foreign minister hold talks with US Congress delegation

AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday received a US Congress delegation, which included Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Rep. Joe Wilson, for talks on relations and regional developments, the Jordan News Agency reported.

The discussions focused on the strategic partnership between Jordan and the US, as well as joint efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, JNA added.

King Abdullah stressed to the delegation the urgent need to reach an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and ensure the flow of humanitarian aid by all possible means to all areas of the enclave.

He reiterated Jordan’s rejection of Israel’s plan to consolidate its occupation of Gaza, expand military control over it, and increase settlement activity in the West Bank.

The king also underlined the importance of supporting Palestinians in securing their just and legitimate rights, foremost the establishment of an independent state on the basis of the two-state solution.

He further reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Syria’s efforts to safeguard its security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

In a separate meeting, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held talks with Shaheen to also review regional developments.




In a separate meeting, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held talks with Shaheen to also review regional developments. (Jordan News Agency)

 


Hamas armed wing says to hand over Gaza hostage body at 1900 GMT

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Hamas armed wing says to hand over Gaza hostage body at 1900 GMT

Hamas armed wing says to hand over Gaza hostage body at 1900 GMT
GAZA CITY: Hamas’s armed wing said it would hand over the remains of another hostage on Wednesday as required under the US-brokered ceasefire deal with Israel in Gaza.
The Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades “will hand over the body of an Israeli prisoner found in the Shujaiya neighborhood, east of Gaza City, at 9 PM Gaza time” (1900 GMT), the group said on its Telegram channel.
Of the 28 deceased hostages Hamas agreed to hand over to Israel under the deal, it has so far returned 21 — including 19 Israelis, one Thai national and one Nepali.