Jordanian Army chief, Islamic Coalition general discuss counterterrorism strategy

Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, the Jordanian chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Maj. Gen. Pilot Mohammed bin Saeed Moghedi, secretary-general of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition in Amman. (Petra)
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Updated 09 September 2025
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Jordanian Army chief, Islamic Coalition general discuss counterterrorism strategy

  • Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti emphasized Jordan’s strong stance against extremism
  • Maj. Gen. Pilot Mohammed bin Saeed Moghed commended Jordanian efforts against terrorism

LONDON: Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, the Jordanian chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed military and security cooperation on Tuesday with Maj. Gen. Pilot Mohammed bin Saeed Moghedi, secretary-general of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition in Amman.

The meeting, attended by senior officers of the Jordanian Armed Forces, focused on training, coordination, and knowledge exchange to enhance capabilities in addressing security and terrorist threats, the Petra news agency reported.

Huneiti emphasized Jordan’s strong stance against terrorism and extremism, highlighting the forces’ crucial role in protecting national security and regional stability. He asserted that the Jordanian Armed Forces decisively confront terrorism on military, security, intellectual, and media fronts.

Moghedi commended Jordanian efforts against terrorism, highlighting the country’s strategic role as a key partner in the coalition and the importance of cooperation in tackling transnational threats, Petra added.

In 2015, Saudi Arabia established the coalition, which comprises 41 countries from the Muslim world, aimed at combating terrorist groups and violent extremism.


Jordan’s king stresses need to preserve Christian presence in Middle East

Updated 08 December 2025
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Jordan’s king stresses need to preserve Christian presence in Middle East

  • King Abdullah II holds talks with religious leaders in Amman

LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan emphasized the importance of preserving a Christian presence in the Middle East on Monday during talks with religious leaders.

In meetings at Al-Husseiniya Palace with Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East and Archimandrite Metodije of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the king called for an end to the violation of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem by Israel, which he said was seeking to change the historical and legal status quo, the Petra news agency reported.

The king reaffirmed Jordan’s religious and historical role in protecting holy sites under its Hashemite Custodianship.

Crown Prince Hussein, Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, the king’s chief adviser for religious and cultural affairs, Alaa Batayneh, director of the Office of His Majesty, and Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III also joined the talks, the report said.

King Abdullah stressed the need for all parties to adhere to the agreement to end the war in Gaza, ensure the flow of aid and prevent escalations in the occupied West Bank.