The Rased Center has released its annual report on the performance of Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan's government, detailing 771 decisions made in its first year. The report, announced on October 14, 2025, covers economic measures, appointments, and field visits, alongside stakeholder perceptions.
Registration for Jordan's 2025 Tawjihi Supplementary Exam commenced on October 13, 2025, allowing students to fulfill graduation requirements or improve their academic averages. The Ministry of Education announced an electronic registration process for Jordanian students, with a strict deadline of October 23, 2025.
Jordan's Ministry of Water and Irrigation announced on October 14, 2025, that tests confirmed Mujib Dam water is free of contamination. This follows recent social media reports of fish deaths, prompting comprehensive testing by multiple agencies to ensure the dam's vital water supply remains safe.
Jordan has vehemently condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's entry into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on January 3, 2023. Amman labeled the visit a 'provocation' and a 'storming,' asserting it violated the site's legal and historical status quo and international law. The incident sparked widespread international criticism.
Jordan's public prosecutor has launched an investigation into cases related to funds allegedly collected unlawfully by the banned Muslim Brotherhood. This development includes the detention of 10 individuals, with authorities revealing a sophisticated financial network that reportedly amassed over 30 million Jordanian dinars, diverting funds from charitable purposes to support the outlawed group's activities.
Jordan's King Abdullah II delivered a powerful address at the 80th UN General Assembly, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza as 'one of the darkest moments' in UN history and affirming Palestinian statehood as an 'indisputable right'. Qatar's Emir also criticized Israel, accusing it of 'genocide' and 'state terrorism'.
Jordan's King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge border crossing with Israel reopened for passenger traffic on Sunday, September 21, 2025, after a closure prompted by a deadly shooting incident. However, Israeli authorities subsequently re-closed the crossing on the same day, turning back travelers. Cargo traffic remains suspended indefinitely.
