Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces
Term
18 July 1999 – 5 March 2002
Predecessor
Abdel Hafez Ka'abneh
Successor
Khaled Sarayra
Political party
Independent
Children
5
Awards
Order of the Star of Jordan[1] Order of Independence[1] Legion of Merit[1]
General officer Mohammad Yousef al-Malkawi (Arabic: محمد يوسف الملكاويmoˈhɑːmed ˈjuːsef mælkaʊi, born on 10 November 1943)[1] is a Jordanian general and politician. He was the former King's Chancellor. Also, he held the post of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces from 18 July 1999, to 5 March 2002.[2] Notably, upon King Abdullah's accession to the throne following the death of King Hussein,[3] al-Malkawi assumed command of the Jordanian Army, further solidifying his pivotal role in Jordan's military landscape. Throughout his illustrious career, he held numerous key positions within the country, leaving a lasting impact on both the military and political fronts. Currently, he is a member of the Jordanian Senate.[1]
Originating from the town of Mansoura in Malka area of Irbid Governorate in northern Jordan, al-Malkawi's journey began when he enlisted in the Jordanian Armed Forces (Arab Army) in 1963.[4] Over the years, he ascended through the ranks, showcasing his leadership in various conflicts including the Six-Day War, the Battle of Karameh in 1968, Yom Kippur War, and the Dhofar War in Oman.[5]
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^"صحيفة عمون : الجنرال المُخضرم محمد الملكاوي ضمن قائمة مبدعون أردنيون (صور)". وكالة عمون الاخبارية. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
General officer Mohammad Yousef al-Malkawi (Arabic: محمد يوسف الملكاوي moˈhɑːmed ˈjuːsef mælkaʊi, born on 10 November 1943) is a Jordanian general and...
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Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2022. Malkawi, Khetam (6 January 2015). "Jordan drops seven places in press freedom index"...
'planned Zamzam political party'". Jordan Times. November 4, 2015. Khetam Malkawi (31 December 2015). "Hundreds, including top leaders, abandon Islamist...
(PDF) on 3 March 2016. Rahmatullah Kairanawi (1989). ملكاوي Malkawi, محمد أحمد (Mohammad Ahmed) (ed.). إظهار الحق (Izhar ul-Haqq "The Demonstration of...
IHS Jane's 360". Janes.com. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Malkawi, Khetam (4 March 2016). "Jordan receives eight Blackhawks from US". The...
Archived from the original on 18 March 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2017. Malkawi, Khetam (16 February 2017). "Palestinian state of highest national interest...
Archived from the original on 11 December 2016. Retrieved 11 December 2016. Malkawi, Khetam (30 May 2015). "Sector leaders highlight potential for further...
1177/095182079600001406. Rahmatullah Kairanawi (1989). ملكاوي Malkawi, محمد أحمد (Mohammad Ahmed) (ed.). إظهار الحق (Izhar ul-Haqq "The Demonstration of...
the Qur'an, the hadith of the Prophet, and the narrations of the Salaf. Malkawi, Fathi Hasan (1 January 2014). Epistemological Integration: Essentials...
original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2016. Omar Obeidat; Khetam Malkawi (15 June 2016). "IEC chief promises flawless parliamentary polls; high-tech...
anti-terror fight — speaker". Jordan Times. Retrieved 17 February 2015. Malkawi, Khetam (February 8, 2015). "Jordanian air force destroyed '20% of Daesh...
in Guangzhou, China. Track and road events Track and road events Team Mohammad Ashraful Shamsur Rahman Naeem Islam Faisal Hossain Shahadat Hossain Mahbubul...
Abuqoura Nedal Al Sharif Ahmad Alhmaraheh Fadel Alnajjar Ali El Zubi Mohammad Hadrab Mohammad Hussein Faisal Khair Malek Khashan Ali Jamal Zaghab Preliminary...
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