Mohammad Momani

Jordan says new Israeli settlement in West Bank further undermines peace efforts

Amman - Arab Today

Jordan on Saturday condemned Israel's plan to build a new settlement in the West Bank, saying the move further undermines peace efforts, the state-run Petra news agency reported. Jordan's Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani said the government strongly condemns the move. "This decision is a stark violation of the Palestinians' right in statehood and the creation ofRead more

US presidential envoy to attend Arab Summit in Jordan

Dead Sea - ArabToday

Jordan's Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani said Saturday that a U.S. presidential envoy will attend the 28th Arab Summit held in Jordan. Speaking at a press conference at the summit's media centre, Momani said the summit will also be attended by United Nations Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria Staffan de Mistura. The UN official willRead more

Jordan condemns Somalia hotel attack

Amman - ArabToday

Jordan on Wednesday condemned a terrorist attack that targeted a hotel in Mogadishu killing at least five people, the state-run Petra news agency reported. Jordan's Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani said the criminal gangs behind the attack seek to destabilize the country and terrorize its people by increasing chaos, destruction and murder. The minister reiterated Jordan's constantRead more

Jordanian Government Condemns Allowing Israeli Settlers into Al Aqsa Mosque's Courtyards

Amman - Arab Today

The government of Jordan condemned today the latest Israeli provocations in which they allowed settlers to enter the courtyards of Al Aqsa Mosque-Haram Al Sharif in occupied East Jerusalem, saying it violates the sanctity of the mosque and harms the feelings of Muslims worldwide. State Minister for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani said that the Jordanian Government holds Israel, asRead more

Jordan condemns assassination of Russian ambassador

Amman - Arab Today

Jordan condemned on Tuesday the assassination of the Russian envoy to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, who was gunned down at an art gallery in Ankara, Petra news agency reported. Jordan's State Minister for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson, Mohammad Momani, reiterated Jordan's rejection to all terrorist acts, which constitute a flagrant violation of all international norms and laws . This heinousRead more

Jordan expresses solidarity with Turkey after deadly blast

Amman - Arab Today

Jordan expressed solidarity with Turkey Saturday after a blast occurred near a bus in central Turkey, killing 13 soldiers and wounding 48 other people, Petra news agency reported. Jordan's Minister of State for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani expressed the Jordanian government's condolences to the Turkish government and the families of the victims, wishing the injured speedy recovery. Momani, who isRead more

Jordanian minister hails Egypt as pillar of ME security, stability

Amman - Arab Today

Jordanian Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communication Mohammad Momani deemed the Egyptian-Jordanian ties as an epitome of cooperation and joint Arab action. In statements to MENA on Tuesday, Momani said "Jordan is proud to be a staunch supporter of Egypt," highlighting Egypt's strategic importance as one of the pillars of regional stability and security. Momani underscored the depthRead more

Jordanian writer shot dead outside court

Amman - Arab Today

A gunman shot dead Jordanian writer Nahed Hattar on Sunday outside the court where he was to stand trial on charges of contempt of religion after sharing on social media a caricature seen as insulting Islam, witnesses and state media said. The gunman was arrested at the scene, state news agency Petra said. A security source said he was aRead more

Jordanian government condemns assassination of Nahed Hattar

Amman - Arab Today

Jordanian State Minister for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani condemned the ugly crime that took the life of writer Nahed Hattar early Sunday, Petra News Agency reported. In a statement, Momani voiced confidence in the Jordanian judiciary and the security agencies in investigating the incident and holding the criminal accountable for his offense. Momani praised the reaction ofRead more

Jordan's Information Minister Meets Omani Counterpart

Amman - Arab Today

Jordan's State Minister for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani on Wednesday, met Omani Information Minister Abdul Monem Al Hassani, who is currently visiting Jordan. Talks during the meeting dealt with media cooperation between Jordan and Oman, as well as issues of concern to Arab media. Source : XINHUARead more