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Jericho – Ma’an – A 51-year-old female worker died and another was injured Thursday morning, as a result of a fire that broke out in one of the factories in the industrial zone in the city of Jericho.
A fire broke out in a plastic factory in the industrial zone in Jericho this morning.
Source: Maan News Agency
Jenin Maan – The Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Amjad Barham, today, Thursday, a tour of Jenin Governorate; With the aim of inspecting the progress of the educational process, and holding meetings with educational staff, events and institutions in Jenin.
Barham began his tour by meeting with the Governor of Jenin, Kamal Abu Al-Rub. The reality of the challenges and violations to which the educational process is exposed due to the occupation and its continuous incursions was recognized.
The Minister expressed his pride in Jenin Governorate, stressing that this tour embodies true communication with the educational field, support for the educational family and the people in light of the violations affecting the governorate and its institutions, especially its educational institutions, and ensuring every effort that would advance education and preserve the teacher’s status, prestige and stability despite the difficulties. Evoking the suffering of schools, universities, students, children and te
aching staff in the Gaza Strip, which is still subjected to fierce occupation aggression.
Barham conveyed to the governor and to the Jenin events the greetings of Prime Minister Dr. Muhammad Mustafa, stressing that the government is concerned with providing all emergency needs.
In turn, Abu Al-Rub stressed the necessity of providing all the elements and resources that guarantee the stability of education and adherence to it. As it constitutes a pillar for the establishment of the Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, he pointed out the ongoing occupation’s violation of the governorate and its institutions, which affects students and educational staff.
The Minister was accompanied on his tour by the Assistant Undersecretary for Student Affairs, Sadiq Al-Khadour, and the Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs, Dr. Ayoub Alyan, and a number of general directors, in the presence of representatives from the Fatah movement region, institutions, and official, civil, and community events.
The
tour included a visit to Al-Arqa Boys’ Secondary School and meeting with its staff and some of its students, and Al-Sila Al-Harithiya Boys’ Secondary School, and the opening of the ‘We Will See the Sun’ exhibition about the struggles of prisoners in the Jabriyat Mixed Basic School, and a tour of the female vocational workshops (beauty and graphic design unit) in a girls’ school. Al-Khansa secondary school.
The tour included a meeting with educational staff in Jenin, at Al-Khansaa School. The heads of departments were listened to, the reality of the needs was felt, and the reality of the challenges were learned in light of the current circumstances, in the presence of the Director General of Jenin Education, Salam Al-Taher.
Source: Maan News Agency
Jericho – Together – The Governor of Jericho and the Jordan Valley, Hussein Hamayel, announced today, Thursday, the formation of an investigation committee to follow up on the merits, conditions and circumstances of the unfortunate fire that occurred this morning, in the factory of the Tlaib Company for Plastic and Household Materials Trading in the agricultural industrial city of Jericho.
The governor confirmed that the committee, which was formed in the presence of the Minister of National Economy, Muhammad Youssef Al-Amour, and the Minister of Industry, Arafat Asfour, began investigation work from the first moment of the fire accident, which resulted in the death of one of the workers and a number of cases of suffocation.
Source: Maan News Agency
Gaza – Together – ActionAid International warned that Gaza would become a cemetery for women and girls after 200 days of humanitarian crisis, as more than 34,000 people were martyred during the past six and a half months, 70% of whom were women and children. 10,000 women were killed in Gaza. Among them, about 6,000 are mothers, according to UN Women.
The organization said: There is no safe place in Gaza from death and destruction. At least 18 children were killed during air strikes on Rafah over the weekend, according to reports, in addition to a pregnant woman whose baby was saved by doctors through an emergency caesarean section. Particularly intense airstrikes were carried out in Rafah, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, resulting in hundreds of thousands of people taking refuge there in fear for their lives.
She added: Women and girls have been affected by the crisis in Gaza in unique ways over the past 200 days. There are only three hos
pitals currently capable of providing maternity care out of 11 partially operating hospitals in the sector. Pregnant women are forced to give birth without adequate care or medical supplies, including antibiotics and painkillers, according to the United Nations Population Fund. Severe food shortages leave many women so malnourished that they are unable to breastfeed their newborns, while some pregnant mothers miscarry very late in their pregnancy as a result of malnutrition. An estimated 690,000 women and girls are forced to deal with menstruation each month amid severe shortages of menstrual supplies, clean water, soap, toilets and privacy. A recent report issued by UNRWA indicates that women and girls are among the detainees arrested in Gaza and indicate that they have been subjected to ill-treatment, including the possibility of harassment and sexual violence, at the hands of Israeli forces.
She indicated: Despite experts warning that famine is imminent in the Gaza Strip, the aid entering the Gaza Strip i
s still less than the required quantity. An analysis of data collected by UNRWA shows that the average of aid trucks that entered the Gaza Strip on a daily basis during the month of April so far has reached 191 trucks through the Kerem Shalom and Rafah crossings – which is much lower than the rate of trucks that entered the Gaza Strip before October 7, when it was 500 trucks enter it daily. So little aid has been brought in for so long that Oxfam estimates that the Gaza Strip currently needs 1,500 trucks a day to make up the shortfall.
The organization noted: Humanitarian workers continue to face unacceptable risks when providing life-saving assistance in Gaza. Just a week after seven aid workers were tragically killed in an airstrike, UNICEF said one of its convoys was hit by live ammunition while waiting at a checkpoint. Meanwhile, aid remains prevented from reaching the places where it is needed most. 41% of humanitarian missions to northern Gaza were rejected between April 6 and 12, where people are most
at risk of famine, according to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, while the World Health Organization said the latest mission to hospitals in northern Gaza was completed. It was only partially completed, and was completed due to severe delays at checkpoints and ongoing military actions.
She stressed: If there is any hope of avoiding famine in Gaza, it is necessary to significantly and immediately increase the volume of humanitarian aid entering Gaza and provide full access to it to deliver it to those who need it most. We reiterate that aid and infrastructure workers have a protected status under international humanitarian law and should never be targeted. All donor countries that have not yet resumed their funding to UNRWA must immediately refund UNRWA, as it is the largest active humanitarian organization in Gaza and represents a lifeline for the residents of the Strip.
Reham Jaafari, communications and advocacy officer at ActionAid Palestine, said, ‘People in Gaza ha
ve been living a nightmare from which they cannot wake up for more than 200 days. Gaza has become a graveyard for women and girls, who constitute the vast majority of the number of victims, instead of being a place where they can live and develop.’ The women who survived the near-constant bombardment suffer from severe food and water shortages in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions.
She added: ‘It is clear that the full extent of the human rights violations and horror in Gaza has not yet been fully revealed. We are horrified by the recent reports of the discovery of nearly 300 A body in the courtyard of Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. We demand that a full investigation be conducted without delay. The amount of aid currently arriving in the Gaza Strip is still completely insufficient, despite the dire and urgent need for that aid. Therefore, the volume of humanitarian relief must be increased significantly and immediately ‘But ultimately, what women and girls and all those trapped in Gaza need most is a per
manent ceasefire now – it is the only way to end the killing and allow the sufficient, safe and effective delivery of much-needed humanitarian assistance.’
Source: Maan News Agency
Gaza – Together – Israeli aircraft continued their bombing of various areas of the Gaza Strip on the 202nd day of the war, leaving dozens of martyrs and wounded.
The Israeli occupation committed six massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, claiming 79 martyrs and 86 injuries during the past 24 hours, bringing the toll of the Israeli aggression to 34,262 martyrs and 77,229 injuries since the seventh of last October.
The occupation aircraft bombed Rafah five times during the night, leaving a number of martyrs and wounded.
The occupation targeted a house for the Al-Jamal family in the Al-Geneina neighborhood, east of Rafah, which led to the death of five displaced people from the Nabhan family and the injury of many others.
The bombing of a house for the Hassanein family in the Yabna camp, south of Rafah, led to the death of two citizens and the injury of many others.
The occupation aircraft targeted agricultural land on Saddam Street in Khirbet Al-Adas, north of Rafah, a house for the Abu Arar family
in the Musabah area, north of Rafah, and land in the Shaboura camp in the center of the city, and a number of wounded were transported.
The occupation targeted the Al-Fokhari area, southeast of Khan Yunis, while a citizen was martyred in the bombing of the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Yunis.
One martyr and one were wounded in an Israeli raid near the Islamic University, east of the city of Khan Yunis
Gaza and the north
An Israeli raid on the Shati camp, west of Gaza, led to the death of Amna Hameed and her two children.
Israeli artillery bombed the neighborhoods of Sheikh Ajlin, Tal Al-Hawa and Al-Zaytoun, south of Gaza City.
The occupation aircraft destroyed a house in the vicinity of the Indonesian Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip.
The middle of the sector
A martyr arrived at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital as a result of an artillery shell falling west of the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip.
An Israeli reconnaissance plane targeted the vicinity of the Old Balad Mosque in the center of Deir al-
Balah in the central Gaza Strip.
One martyr and a number of injuries occurred as the occupation forces targeted a group of citizens east of the Bureij camp with an artillery shell.
The occupation forces continued to destroy citizens’ homes in the village of Al-Mughraqa, south of Gaza City.
Source: Maan News Agency
China on Thursday launched the Shenzhou-18 manned spaceship to send three male astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.
The spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasted off at 8:59 p.m. (1259 GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, it said. About 10 minutes after the launch, the Shenzhou-18 spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit.
The crew members are in good shape and the launch is a “complete success,” the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced.
While in orbit, the Shenzhou-18 spaceship is scheduled to make a fast, automated rendezvous and docking with the space station combination. The Shenzhou-18 crew will rotate with the Shenzhou-17 crew in orbit.
The crew will utilize the scientific experiment cabinets and extravehicular payloads to carry out more than 90 experiments in the fields of basic physics in microgravity, space material science, space life science, space medi
cine and space technology, according to the CMSA.
Source: Kuwait News Agency
Qalqilya – Salfit – Together – The Minister of Interior, Major General Ziad Hab Al-Rih, inspected the governorates of Qalqilya and Salfit.
Major General Hab Al-Rih met with the Governor of Qalqilya Governorate, Major General Hussam Abu Hamda, and the Governor of Salfit Governorate, Major General Abdullah Kamil, each separately, in the presence of the commanders of the two regions and the directors of the security services, in order to discuss the current situation and ways to deal with the latest developments at all levels, and to review the efforts made in the context of implementing the law and maintaining peace. Al-Ahly.
Major General Hab Al-Rih conveyed the greetings of President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Dr. Muhammad Mustafa, stressing their instructions regarding serving our people in light of the circumstances we are going through, noting that the Palestinian leadership appreciates the stability and steadfastness of the security institution under the current circumstances.
Major General Hab A
l-Rih praised the role of all security and civil institutions in overcoming obstacles using available methods and ensuring the continuation of basic services for citizens.
Major General Hab Al-Rih also urged to redouble efforts to serve citizens and cooperate with official authorities. This came during his visit to the Interior Directorate in Qalqilya Governorate and he was briefed on the progress of work there, stressing the need to commit to providing the best services to citizens easily and smoothly.
Source: Maan News Agency
Amman: The annual Dead Sea Ultra Marathon is set to kick off this Friday, promising robust participation from both local enthusiasts and international athletes.
This iconic event underscores Jordan’s prominent stature on the global stage, reaffirming its position as a premier destination for tourism and sports alike.
Adhering to stringent international standards, organizers have prioritized the safety and well-being of participants, ensuring a seamless experience for all involved.
Jordanian marathon association Run Jordan, in collaboration with the Central Traffic Department and the Greater Amman Municipality, has announced road closures along the ultramarathon route.
Commencing at dawn on Friday (12 midnight), the closures will remain in effect until one in the afternoon of the same day. Alternative routes have been designated to minimize disruptions.
Scheduled events include a 50 km individual ultramarathon and a relay race, commencing at 6:00 am, as well as a 21 km half marathon slated to start at the
same time. Additionally, a 10 km race will kick off at 9:00 am.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Amman: Persistent warm and dry weather conditions are expected across most regions until Sunday, with temperatures forecast to exceed seasonal averages by approximately 10 to 12 degrees Celsius.
According to the latest report from the Jordan Meteorological Department, Thursday temperatures are set to rise significantly, resulting in relatively hot conditions over high mountainous areas and warmer temperatures elsewhere. Dusty conditions may prevail intermittently throughout the day, accompanied by the appearance of clouds at higher altitudes. Moderate-speed dry southeasterly winds are forecast, occasionally becoming active.
The impact of the hot and dry air mass currently affecting the region is expected to diminish by Friday. While temperatures will decrease, they are anticipated to remain above the usual norms for this time of year. Therefore, warm conditions will persist over mountainous regions, while it will be relatively hotter across other areas. Cloud cover is expected at medium and high altitudes,
with moderate northerly winds, occasionally becoming active and causing dust disturbances, especially in desert regions.
The weather outlook for Saturday and Sunday remains consistent, with warm conditions persisting over mountainous areas and relatively hot temperatures expected elsewhere.
In terms of temperatures, highs and lows today are expected to range between 36 – 21 degrees Celsius in East Amman, 34 – 19 in West Amman, 31 – 20 in the northern highlands, and 32 – 18 in the Sharah Highlands. Meanwhile, the northern Jordan Valley is expected to experience temperatures between 42 – 23, the southern Jordan Valley 43 – 26, the Dead Sea 42 – 25, and the Gulf of Aqaba 42 – 26 degrees Celsius.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Amman: The House Jordanian-Qatari Brotherhood Committee, headed by MP Haitham Zayadin, met on Thursday with a delegation from Qatari Shura Council, headed by Mubarak bin Mohamed Al Kuwari.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen brotherly Jordanian-Qatari relations in all fields, especially in the parliamentary, cultural and economic areas, according to a House statement.
Zayadin praised the “deep-rooted, brotherly and historic” Jordanian-Qatari relations, under the two countries’ leaderships.
The MP also pointed to Qatari efforts in support of Jordan, expressing hope that more job opportunities will be provided for “qualified Jordanians who could take part in Qatar’s development process.”
Additionally, Zayadin stressed importance of strengthening and supporting Hashemite custodianship over Jerusalem’s Islamic and Christian holy sites, pointing to the “firm” Arab position of Qatar in supporting the Palestinian cause.
Zayadin pointed out that the mutual visits come within framework
of brotherly bilateral relations and contribute to share views on multiple common challenges and issues.
For his part, Al Kuwari stressed “depth” of the brotherly relations and their current “advanced” level, pointing out that the two countries’ positions always aim to support issues of the Arab and Islamic nations.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Amman: The Amman Stock Exchange concluded trading on Thursday with a 0.28 percent rise, reaching 2,440 points.
A total of 5.3 million shares were traded, valued at JD10.5 million, across 2,043 transactions.
Among publicly traded companies, 27 experienced an increase in share prices, 13 saw a decrease, and 30 remained stable.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Amman: Jordan Post Company (JPC) and Mylerz Co. on Thursday signed a management and operation contract to provide postal sorting and delivery services in the Kingdom.
Under the contract signed by JPC Acting Director General, Hanadi Tayeb and CEO of Mylerz Co., Samer Gharaibeh, the latter is committed to managing and operating the parcel sorting and delivery works at the JPC by using the latest means, aimed to achieve the “highest” efficiency.
This contract is carried out by using “a modern and advanced” transport fleet and integrating the “latest” technological techniques, which would be reflected on beneficiaries aimed to receive “distinguished” services, according to a JPC statement.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Chairman of the JPC Board of Directors , Sami Daoud, said the JPC seeks, within its “strategic” plan, to provide the “best” services and the “highest” international standards.
Daoud noted importance of this contract in moving to a higher level of services, and its effects will be tangible o
n the service recipients in all the Kingdom’s governorates.
Meanwhile, Tayeb said this partnership will represent a “qualitative” shift in postal delivery and e-commerce fields by providing the “best” services to all segments of society with “high” quality and the “best” prices.
For his part, Gharaibeh said this partnership will enable JPC’s customers to benefit from connected trade corridors across markets, which is “key” to Mylerz Co.’s broader strategy as a partner in the e-commerce logistics services in the region.
Source: Jordan News Agency