Jordan, Germany warn against Israeli attack on Rafah

STORY: Jordan, Germany warn against Israeli attack on Rafah SHOOTING TIME: March 17, 2024 DATELINE: March 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:22 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting in Jordan's port city of Aqaba (courtesy of royal court) STORYLINE: King Abdullah II of Jordan and visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday cautioned against the risk of an Israeli attack on Gaza's Rafah. At a meeting in Jordan's port city of Aqaba, the king stressed the need for reaching an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the state-run Al Mamlaka TV reported. Calling for increased efforts to protect civilians and deliver humanitarian aid to those in the region, the king reiterated Jordan's stance against any forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, as well as against any attempts to divide them. The two leaders warned of the danger of an Israeli attack on Rafah, noting that it will exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The meeting also underscored the Europe

Thousands of Jordanians rally to support Palestinians in Gaza

STORY: Thousands of Jordanians rally to support Palestinians in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:14 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of demonstrations STORYLINE: Thousands of Jordanians took to the streets on Friday to show support for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing Israeli attacks on the coastal enclave. Demonstrations took place in the cities of Amman, Karak, Aqaba, Ma'an, Tafilah, and Zarqa, during which participants demanded an end to the Israeli attacks that have been going on for over a month, the state-run Al Mamlaka TV reported. They also expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people, applauding their resilience and resistance. In the capital Amman, the demonstration started from the Al-Husseini Mosque after Friday prayer. Demonstrators waved flags of Jordan and Palestine and carried banners denouncing Israel. They also chanted slogans in support of the Gazans. Demonstrations were also staged at the Kalout

JORDAN-ZARQA-EAGER LION-MILITARY DRILL

JORDAN-ZARQA-EAGER LION-MILITARY DRILL

(220915) -- ZARQA, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Military personnel take part in the Eager Lion military drill near the city of Zarqa in Jordan, Sept. 14, 2022. The annual Eager Lion military drill hosted by the Jordan Armed Forces kicked off on Sunday in the kingdom with the participation of 26 foreign militaries. More than 4,000 military personnel and 1,000 civilians participated the drill, which runs until Sept. 15, state-run Al-Mamlaka TV reported, citing the drill's spokesman Mustafa Al-Hiyari. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-ZARQA-EAGER LION-MILITARY DRILL

JORDAN-ZARQA-EAGER LION-MILITARY DRILL

(220915) -- ZARQA, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Helicopters take part in the Eager Lion military drill near the city of Zarqa in Jordan, Sept. 14, 2022. The annual Eager Lion military drill hosted by the Jordan Armed Forces kicked off on Sunday in the kingdom with the participation of 26 foreign militaries. More than 4,000 military personnel and 1,000 civilians participated the drill, which runs until Sept. 15, state-run Al-Mamlaka TV reported, citing the drill's spokesman Mustafa Al-Hiyari. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-ZARQA-EAGER LION-MILITARY DRILL

JORDAN-ZARQA-EAGER LION-MILITARY DRILL

(220915) -- ZARQA, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Helicopters and ground personnel take part in the Eager Lion military drill near the city of Zarqa in Jordan, Sept. 14, 2022. The annual Eager Lion military drill hosted by the Jordan Armed Forces kicked off on Sunday in the kingdom with the participation of 26 foreign militaries. More than 4,000 military personnel and 1,000 civilians participated the drill, which runs until Sept. 15, state-run Al-Mamlaka TV reported, citing the drill's spokesman Mustafa Al-Hiyari. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-ZARQA-EAGER LION-MILITARY DRILL

JORDAN-ZARQA-EAGER LION-MILITARY DRILL

(220915) -- ZARQA, Sept. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A fighter jet takes part in the Eager Lion military drill near the city of Zarqa in Jordan, Sept. 14, 2022. The annual Eager Lion military drill hosted by the Jordan Armed Forces kicked off on Sunday in the kingdom with the participation of 26 foreign militaries. More than 4,000 military personnel and 1,000 civilians participated the drill, which runs until Sept. 15, state-run Al-Mamlaka TV reported, citing the drill's spokesman Mustafa Al-Hiyari. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

Joint military drill kicks off in Jordan

STORY: Joint military drill kicks off in Jordan DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: The annual Eager Lion military drill hosted by the Jordan Armed Forces kicked off on Sunday in the kingdom with the participation of 26 foreign militaries. More than 4,000 military personnel and 1,000 civilians participated in the drill, which runs until Sept. 15, state-run Al-Mamlaka TV reported, citing the drill's spokesman Mustafa Al-Hiyari. The drill was set in simulated real-life situations and common security challenges such as terrorism that require unified efforts at the international level. The drill also simulated situations dealing with various threats from weapons of mass destruction, according to the spokesman. Hosted by Jordan, Eager Lion is a joint drill designed to exchange military expertise among partner countries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amman. (XHTV)