AMMAN — Jordan marks the 57th anniversary of Al Karamah Battle on Friday, in which Jordanian soldiers repelled an Israeli attack on the town of Karamah, or “dignity” in Arabic, in the Jordan Valley.

His Majesty King Abdullah, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, attended on Sunday a ceremony held by JAF to mark the 57th anniversary of Al Karamah Battle (Photo courtesy of ...

Upon arrival at the memorial site for the martyrs of Al Karamah Battle, His Majesty, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, was received by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen.