Jordan intelligence chief spearheaded move to arrest US journalist Ali Younes
Jordan intelligence chief spearheaded move to arrest US journalist Ali Younes Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Mon, 08/31/2026 - 14:58 Jordan faces calls to lose billions in US funding unless it releases American journalist its holding for allegedly reposting an article Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin meets with General Ahmad Husni, Director of the General Intelligence Directorate of…
Jordan's intelligence chief, Major General Ahmad Husni, led the effort to arrest US journalist Ali Younes, according to Middle East Eye. The arrest took place on August 17 at Queen Alia International Airport when Younes arrived for a visit. Jordan has received substantial US aid, totaling $33.8 billion over the past 75 years and more recently pledged under existing agreements.
Younes, a correspondent for Drop Site News and a former Al Jazeera employee, was charged for reposting an article by Aaron Magid from The American Conservative questioning US aid to Jordan. Jordanian officials allege his actions undermine national security and disseminate misleading information. Younes's defenders, including his legal team, assert he has never attacked the Jordanian armed forces. The arrest has raised concerns about press freedom in Jordan and strained US-Jordan relations.
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