King Abdullah invited to attend Arab Summit in Baghdad as Jordan and Iraq discuss regional cooperation

Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday received an official invitation from Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid to attend the 34th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit Level. (Petra)
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Updated 20 April 2025
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King Abdullah invited to attend Arab Summit in Baghdad as Jordan and Iraq discuss regional cooperation

AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday received an official invitation from Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid to attend the 34th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Summit Level, scheduled for Baghdad on May 17.

The invitation was delivered by Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein during a meeting with King Abdullah at Al-Husseiniya Palace, the Jordan News Agency reported.

The king asked Hussein to convey his greetings to Rashid and expressed Jordan’s eagerness to ensure the success of the upcoming summit. He also highlighted the importance of Arab solidarity and joint efforts to support Arab causes, particularly in light of current regional developments.

Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, also attended the meeting.

Earlier in the day, Safadi received Hussein upon his arrival in Jordan.




Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister (R) with Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein (L). (Petra)

The two ministers held talks focused on enhancing relations and exchanging views on the latest developments in the region, JNA reported

They reaffirmed the deep-rooted ties between Jordan and Iraq and underscored the commitment of both leaderships to advancing cooperation across various sectors in service of mutual interests, JNA added.

The discussions touched on preparations for the upcoming Arab Summit, with both sides emphasizing the importance of bolstering joint Arab action and strengthening coordination to address challenges facing the Arab world and to promote regional stability and development.


Another Palestinian detainee from Gaza dies in Israeli prison

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Another Palestinian detainee from Gaza dies in Israeli prison

  • Hamza Abdullah Adwan died on Sept. 9 last year, with no additional details provided by the Israeli army in response to a request regarding his fate
  • The Ministry of Health announced on Sunday the death of Shaker Falah al-Jaabari, 58, who was shot by Israeli forces in Hebron on Saturday night

LONDON: Palestinian detainee Hamza Abdullah Adwan, 67, has died in an Israeli prison, the Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner's Society confirmed on Sunday.

Adwan, from the Gaza Strip, died on Sept. 9, 2025. No additional details were provided by the Israeli army in response to requests by the two rights groups regarding his fate.

Adwan was detained at the military checkpoint in Gaza on Nov. 12, 2024. He was married and the father of nine children, two of whom were killed before the war in Gaza in late 2023. He had serious health issues, including heart disease, requiring ongoing medical care.

Adwan is one of more than 100 prisoners and detainees who have died in Israeli prisons since the start of the Gaza war. The identities of just 87 have been officially announced, with 51 of them from Gaza. The total number of Palestinian prisoners who have died in Israeli custody since 1967 is now 324, added the groups.

In a separate incident, the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday the death of Shaker Falah Al-Jaabari, 58, who was shot in Hebron on Saturday night.

Israeli forces opened fire on a vehicle in the Khallet Hadour area, east of Hebron, on Saturday evening, seriously wounding Al-Jaabari. He was later detained by the forces, who prevented ambulances and civilians from reaching him, according to Wafa news agency.