Thahboob's land seizure threatens food security
Under the heading "Preserving Agricultural Lands in Ghor Al-Safi and Ghor Fifa," MP Deema Tuhubeel highlights the expropriation of approximately 3,500 dunams of land of great importance for agriculture and food security in Jordan, which took place in November 2025. She emphasizes that the majority of landowners are demanding their land be returned rather than compensated monetarily, given that this land is among the most fertile in the kingdom and was not incorporated into the railway project, thus enhancing its significance for agricultural use. She explains that cultivating 3,500 dunams of tomatoes can produce between 14,000 and 21,000 tons annually, sufficient to serve 210,000 to 315,000 citizens. Losing this land leads to a decline in vegetable production and livestock wealth, increased reliance on imports, higher food prices, and a threat to national food security. She calls for the protection of agricultural lands and is currently working with relevant authorities to find solutions that guarantee farmers' rights and secure the future of agriculture in Jordan.
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