Humanitarian Aid in Gaza: Qatar Red Crescent Society, with the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, wrapped up a food and water drive for displaced families, distributing about 59,095 food parcels and providing potable water to shelters and camps across Gaza’s governorates. Death Penalty Expansion: Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said the government will amend laws to broaden death-penalty application, after six executions by hanging were carried out for cases under the State Security Court, with a focus also on major drug traffickers and smugglers. Transport Upgrade: The Land Transport Regulatory Commission announced direct bus routes linking Jerash and Balqa to King Hussein Medical Center, starting Monday, with electronic payment and surveillance on board. Zarqa Development Plan: Hassan unveiled a JD800m executive programme for Zarqa over three years, targeting healthcare, education, public transport, industrial growth and jobs, with 155 projects planned. Local Data Milestone: Jordan’s 2026 population and housing census enumeration is 86% complete nationwide, with building enumeration at 87% and a growing interest in self-enumeration. Industry Snapshot: Jordan’s manufacturing output is reported at about $21bn annually, with the manufacturing sector highlighted as a key driver of added value and employment.