Gaza Crisis: UNICEF says the Gaza ceasefire has become a “deadly illusion,” with 265 children killed since it was announced in October 2025 and an average of one child death per day for more than eight months, as UN officials renew calls to open all crossings and lift restrictions on aid. Local Law Reform: Jordan’s Cabinet approved amendments letting Christians opt out of male-based Sharia inheritance rules via a verified will through ecclesiastical courts, and to legally adopt Christian children—now headed to Parliament. Aqaba Economy & Tech: AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation launched Noatum Ports’ Maqta Ayla Digital Solutions, rolling out a port community system and truck management platform to boost logistics efficiency in Aqaba. Water Security Deal: The Water and Irrigation Ministry and KfW signed agreements for Jordan’s National Water Carrier Project, including a €102m grant and €25m debt swap, targeting an extra 300 million cubic metres of drinking water annually from 2030. Energy & Investment: Jordan Green Ammonia secured land in Aqaba under a binding ASEZA deal for a $1bn green ammonia facility, aiming for 120,000 tonnes annually. Regional Security: Jordan’s military said it intercepted 20 missiles launched from Iran toward the Azraq area near Amman. IMF Support: Jordan is set to receive $188m in fresh IMF financing after the fifth review of its reform programme.