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Peace with Jordan is in danger

Analysis: Statements by king Abdullah, Queen Rania and Jordan's FM against Israel can no longer be ignored; The outcry over the Gaza war comes even though the kingdom would not shed a tear if Hamas rule in the Gaza Strip is overthrown

Smadar Perry | 11.19.23

Jordan doubts Israel can destroy Hamas as Gaza war rages

Kingdom's top diplomat says 'Hamas is an ideology, and ideas cannot be eliminated with weapons' and that Palestinian terror group 'cannot be placed in the same category' with ISIS

Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 11.18.23

Jordan fears influx of extremist elements from West Bank as Gaza war rages

Since war began, Jordan's King Abdullah II and FM have met with global leaders to end hostilities; Jordanian officials say displacement of West Bank Palestinians to Jordan would amount to declaration of war

Lior Ben Ari | 11.18.23

Queen Rania of Jordan: claim Israel trying to protect Gaza civilians 'insult to one’s intelligence'

After casting doubt on Hamas atrocities, queen of Hashemite Kingdom says 'being pro-Palestinian is not being antisemitic' and that 'Israel alone is responsible for its own crimes'

Ynet | 11.06.23

Israeli official says Blinken to give more time for war; cabinet approves funds for PA, withholds money for Gaza

U.S. Vice President says Washington would not impose conditions on the support it gives Israel to defend itself in the wake of the Oct. 7 attack

ynet correspondents | 11.03.23

Rania of Jordan - queen of innocence and denial

Opinion: In an interview with CNN, Queen Rania made a deliberate effort to overlook the atrocities committed by Palestinian terrorists on October 7, demonstrating clear lack of objectivity

Smadar Perry | 10.31.23

Jordan's Queen Rania says 'no evidence' of Hamas atrocities

In CNN interview, the queen, who is of Palestinian descent, accuses the Western media of a 'double standard,' decries silence on Gazan deaths; 'The silence is deafening. It makes the Western world complicit'

Ynet | 10.25.23

תקיפות אוויריות ישראליות על מחנה נוסייראת ובורייג' במרכז רצועת עזה.

Arab states mobilize to provide humanitarian aid to Gaza

Jordan's King Abdullah to meet European leaders to garner support to end the war; supplies arrives in Egyptian Sinai awaiting transport into Gaza while Egypt bolsters border, the only possible route in and out of the Strip

News agencies | 10.14.23

This is how the US-led regional Economic Corridor was born

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu claims US idea for railway connecting Israel and Saudi Arabia actually belonged to former Transportation Minister Israel Katz, was adopted by President Trump and then expanded by the Biden administration; Israeli officials: 'Unrelated to normalization with Saudi Arabia'

Itamar Eichner | 09.10.23

Explosives smuggled across the Jordanian border last month

Israel charges two for smuggling arms across Jordan border

According to the indictment, the arms, including Claymore mines never before seen in Israel, were intended for Islamic Jihad operatives in Jenin; Police says major terror strikes were averted

Israel Moskovitz, Yoav Zitun | 09.05.23

אבו מאזן נואם באירוע 75 שנים לנכבה של האו"ם

Jordan is behind recent shakeups Palestinian Authority, experts say

After PA President Mahmoud Abbas fired 12 provincial governors and 35 foreign envoys, analysts say it is Jordan that has pushed him for changes out of concern for the stability of the entity on its border; Further overhauls may lie ahead

Mohammad Al-Kassim, The Media Line | 08.31.23

נשיא סוריה בשאר אסד כטב"ם עם סמים ש חדר ל ירדן

Not exactly manna from heaven: Jordan struggles to curtail aerial narcotic drops

In the last month, Jordanian military successfully intercepts 3 drones from Syria; Region known as a hotspot where Iranian-backed militias are involved in drug and weapons smuggling worth billions of dollars

ynet correspondents | 08.29.23

Israeli security forces thwart arms smuggling attempt in Jordan Valley

IDF soldiers and Border Police special unit foil 'unusual' smuggling operation compared to previous attempts in the sector; details of incident placed under gag order

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.30.23

בשר לביטחון לאומי איתמר בן גביר עלה להר הבית לרגל צום תשעה באב

Israel's Arab neighbors, US condemn Ben-Gvir visit to Temple Mount

At least 16 arrested for alleged violation of regulations for Jews visiting site holy to Muslims amid tensions increased by Ben-Gvir visit; Jordan, PA, Saudi Arabia, Egypt condemn Israel calling minister's presence on Temple Mount a 'provocation'

Liran Tamari, Itamar Eichner | 07.27.23

הנסיך חוסיין יורש העצר של ירדן וזוגתו רג'ווה פפראצי ב ירח דבש ב מקסיקו

'Against Islamic values': Outrage after Jordan royal couple spotted sunbathing in swimwear

Footage of newlywed crown prince and wife in swimwear divides social media users as some slam couple for immodesty while others call to respect their privacy while on private vacation abroad

Daniel Salami | 07.19.23