On the anniversary of the departure of the leader Habis Al-Majali, Abu Sattam, the discussion does not stop at the limits of the biography of a military man but goes beyond to recall an entire era of Jordanian history in which the features of the state were formed and the meanings of resilience and dignity were solidified.
In the midst of the 1948 war, Habis Al-Majali was at the heart of the battlefield, leading his men with steadiness and confidence, recognizing that the battle was not just a military confrontation but a battle of existence and identity. This role was clearly manifested in the battles of Latrun and Bab al-Wad, which formed two strategic points of utmost importance in defending Jerusalem.
At Latrun, Habis Al-Majali led the forces of the Jordanian Arab Army in one of the most complex confrontations, where he succeeded in repelling repeated Israeli attacks, maintaining the strategic position that controls the road leading to Jerusalem. This was not just a military superiority but a clear message that will and organization can change the balance of power
In Bab al-Wad, under his leadership, the Jordanian forces fought a fierce battle to protect the vital passage leading to the Holy City. There, Habis Al-Majali demonstrated a notable ability to manage the battle under difficult conditions, relying on precise defensive tactics and high fighting spirit among the soldiers, which contributed to securing the positions of the Arab Army and preventing their breach.
In the same context, these victories were not isolated from the personality of the leader, as Habis Al-Majali was known for his closeness to his soldiers and his deep belief that leadership is a responsibility before it is a position. This was reflected in the field performance that distinguished his forces and made them a model of discipline and cohesion.
On the anniversary of his departure, we do not only recall Habis Al-Majali as a leader who triumphed in a battle but as a national symbol who wrote his name in the history records through the gateway of sacrifice. Latrun and Bab al-Wad remain witnesses to an era in which men created glory with their faith and wrote history with their steadfastness.
In short, recalling this figure is not just a yearning for the past but a reaffirmation that nations have men whose mention renews in the souls the meanings of belonging and confirms that dignity is not just a slogan but a journey made by those who believed in it until the end
