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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 533

Ghassan Majali

This combination picture shows Jordanian MP Imad al-Adwan, arrested at the Allenby Bridge border crossing, and handguns allegedly seized from him on April 23, 2023 (Jordanian media; courtesy)
May 7, 2023, 10:31 am
Israel hands over Jordanian MP who allegedly smuggled 200 guns into West Bank
Shin Bet says Imad al-Adwan smuggled contraband, including firearms, 12 times since February 2022 using his diplomatic passport in exchange for ‘large sums of money’
By Emanuel Fabian
Jordanian MP Imad al-Adwan speaks at the Jordanian Parliament in Amman, February 2022. (Screenshot: YouTube; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 2, 2023, 4:39 pm
Israel has yet to decide whether to send detained Jordanian MP back home — diplomat
Imad al-Adwan, arrested on suspicion of gun smuggling, could still face charges in Israel, says official
By Lazar Berman
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen at a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, January 2, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
April 24, 2023, 2:23 pm
FM Cohen: We don’t hold Jordan responsible for its MP’s weapons smuggling attempt
Israel tries to avoid crisis with Amman after lawmaker arrested trying to bring 200 guns into country, but pledges he will see justice; Jordan’s ambassador meets with MP in custody
By Lazar Berman
Jordanian Ambassador to Israel Ghassan Majali (L) argues with an Israeli police officer on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on January 17, 2023. (Screenshot: Twitter; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 19, 2023, 5:47 am
Typically al-Aqsa’s top defender, Jordan signals it won’t dwell on spat at holy site
Despite scuffle between envoy and police on Temple Mount, Amman appears to be avoiding a major fight, says Israel, but wary Abdullah can only refrain from responding for so long
By Lazar Berman
Jordanian Ambassador to Israel Ghassan Majali visits the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on January 17, 2023. (Screenshot: Twitter; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 17, 2023, 6:12 pm
Diplomatic flurry as Jordan envoy briefly delayed at Temple Mount entrance
Police say it’s ‘fake news’ that Ghassan Majali was initially refused entry; Amman summons Israeli ambassador, then Majali makes his visit
By ToI Staff
Environmental Protection Minister Tamar Zandberg (R) meets with Jordanian Ambassador to Israel, Ghassan Majali (L), in Jerusalem, January 12, 2022. (Courtesy)
January 12, 2022, 7:42 pm
Hosting Jordanian ambassador in J’lem, Zandberg vows to promote climate cooperation
Environmental protection minister says meeting with Ghassan Majali was ‘extraordinary opportunity to strengthen ties’
By ToI Staff
Jordanian Ambassador to Israel Ghassan Majali at a ceremony for new ambassadors at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, November 8, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 24, 2020, 3:53 pm
Jordanian ambassador said to warn he could be recalled if annexation goes ahead
Amman reportedly also threatening to send Israeli envoy home, close embassy in Tel Aviv, freeze lucrative gas deal, and scale back border security
By ToI Staff
Ghassan Majali, Jordan's newly appointed ambassador to Israel. (Screen capture/YouTube)
November 25, 2019, 6:05 pm
Jordanian ambassador returns to Tel Aviv after spat over jailed nationals
Ghassan Majali came back to Israel on November 12, diplomat says, several days after two Jordanians were released from Israeli detention as part of a deal with Amman
By Adam Rasgon
Then-foreign minister Israel Katz at a Likud election campaign stop in Jerusalem, September 16, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 11, 2019, 12:31 pm
Katz: Israel wanted joint event to mark peace anniversary, but Jordan refused
Hashemite Kingdom shot down initiative due to ‘complicated’ domestic situation, foreign minister says at Knesset conference; no Jordanians attend
By Raphael Ahren
Incoming Jordanian Ambassador to Israel Ghassan Majali inspects an honor guard during a ceremony for new ambassadors at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, November 8, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 8, 2018, 4:05 pm
In Jerusalem, new envoys from Cairo and Amman recommit to peace with Israel
Hosted by President Rivlin, Ghassan Majali of Jordan and Khaled Azmi of Egypt urge Israel to reach peace with the Palestinians as well
By Raphael Ahren
Khaled Azmi, the new Egyptian ambassador to Israel, being interviewed in January 2017. (Screenshot: Youtube)
November 4, 2018, 2:02 pm
New Egyptian ambassador arrives in Israel
Khaled Azmi slated to present his credentials to President Rivlin on Thursday, along with the new Jordanian envoy
By Adam Rasgon
Ghassan Majali, Jordan's newly appointed ambassador to Israel. (Screen capture/YouTube)
October 9, 2018, 6:28 pm
New Jordanian ambassador arrives in Israel, presents his credentials
Ghassan Majali receives a warm welcome from the Foreign Ministry’s chief of state protocol; Egypt post still unfilled
By ToI Staff
Ghassan Majali, Jordan's newly appointed ambassador to Israel. (Screen capture/YouTube)
October 8, 2018, 2:20 pm
New Jordanian ambassador heads to Israel
Ghassan Majali, who previously served as the Hashemite Kingdom’s envoy to Spain, slated to arrive in Tel Aviv on Monday, official Jordan source says
By Adam Rasgon
Ghassan Majali, Jordan's newly appointed ambassador to Israel. (Screen capture/YouTube)
September 20, 2018, 11:13 pm
New Jordanian ambassador to arrive in Israel within days
Jordan earlier this week announced the appointment of Ghassan Majali, who previously served as envoy to Spain
By Adam Rasgon
Ghassan Majali, Jordan's newly appointed ambassador to Israel. (Screen capture/YouTube)
August 22, 2018, 8:30 pm
Jordan submits candidate for next ambassador to Israel to fill vacant post
Amman waiting for Jerusalem’s approval to appoint diplomat Ghassan Majali to serve as next envoy, has yet to receive a response, source says
By Adam Rasgon
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