Latest news in Jordan? September 8th, 2026
08-09-2026
- Diplomatic Reaction to Jerusalem Embassy Opening: Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates issued a statement condemning the Republic of Nauru’s opening of an embassy in Jerusalem. The ministry described the move as a breach of international law, reiterating that any unilateral actions altering the legal or historical status of Jerusalem are null and void. وكالة الانباء والمعلومات الفلسطينية – وفا
- Condemnation of Attacks on Saudi Arabia: The Jordanian government condemned Houthi cross-border projectile strikes against civilian and economic locations in southern Saudi Arabia, as well as ongoing threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea. Amman reaffirmed its solidarity with Riyadh and supported measures to protect Saudi territorial integrity. Mena FN
- Joint Religious Tourism Initiatives: Tourism Minister Emad Hijazeen met with his Palestinian counterpart, Hani Hayek, to discuss cross-border religious tourism programs. Discussions focused on creating combined pilgrimage routes to holy sites such as Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem, ahead of planned 2030 commemorations marking the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism. Arab News PK
- National Literacy Progress: Marking International Literacy Day on September 8, official data released via state media showed Jordan’s national illiteracy rate dropping further to 4.5%, down significantly from historic double-digit levels following expanded adult education and literacy programs across the kingdom.
- Airspace & Security Readiness: The Jordan Armed Forces remain on elevated alert following recent regional escalations and missile activity over the past week, with defense formations actively patrolling airspace corridors to safeguard national boundaries and sovereign air traffic. www.wam.ae