Iraq, Jordan Discuss Border Security and Combatting Terrorism

The Jordanian Interior Minister met his Iraqi counterpart on Sunday, September 19, 2021. (Petra)
The Jordanian Interior Minister met his Iraqi counterpart on Sunday, September 19, 2021. (Petra)
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Iraq, Jordan Discuss Border Security and Combatting Terrorism

The Jordanian Interior Minister met his Iraqi counterpart on Sunday, September 19, 2021. (Petra)
The Jordanian Interior Minister met his Iraqi counterpart on Sunday, September 19, 2021. (Petra)

Jordan and Iraq discussed Sunday means of bolstering bilateral cooperation in combatting terrorism, extremism and border security.

Jordanian Minister of Interior Mazen al-Faraya and his Iraqi counterpart Othman al-Ghanimi also tackled in Amman ways to address smuggling operations and human trafficking.

Exchange of information, development of trade exchange operations through the Karameh border crossing (Trebil), investment, revitalization of tourism, facilitation of residency procedures and visa granting were among the issues discussed, the Jordanian news agency (Petra) reported.

The government is keen to overcome obstacles that would affect bilateral ties, Faraya said, adding that it has allowed trucks to enter, facilitated trade and movement and developed e-procedures to grant visas and residencies.

Ghanimi, for his part, pointed to the old and well-established bilateral ties and historical bonds that require continuous progress to develop them through coordination and joint consultation in exchanging training and information expertise, forensic evidence and the use of security technology.

He said his visit aims to consider the smooth flow of trade and investment, and address some difficulties faced by Iraqis residing in the kingdom.

Both sides are expected to reconsider the 2005 security agreement to achieve their common interests.



Israel Kills 40 Palestinians in Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage at the site of an Israeli strike on the Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on July 9, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)
Palestinians inspect the damage at the site of an Israeli strike on the Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on July 9, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)
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Israel Kills 40 Palestinians in Gaza

Palestinians inspect the damage at the site of an Israeli strike on the Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on July 9, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)
Palestinians inspect the damage at the site of an Israeli strike on the Al-Shati refugee camp, west of Gaza City, on July 9, 2025. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, hospital officials said Wednesday.

Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis said the dead included 17 women and 10 children. It said one strike killed 10 people from the same family, including three children.

The Israeli military did not comment on specific strikes, but said it had struck more than 100 targets across Gaza over the past day, including militants, booby-trapped structures, weapons storage facilities, missile launchers and tunnels.

The war started after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing around 1,200 people and taking 251 hostage. Most of the hostages have been released in earlier ceasefires.

Israel’s offensive in Gaza has killed more than 57,000 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.