Jordan

 THE RABIN ARAVA crossing between Jordan and Israel, north of Eilat.

'We would be alone in a catastrophe': Arava, Eilot regional council residents fear Oct. 7 scenario

Amid growing concerns from the residents of the Arava about infiltrations along the Jordanian border, the head of the Eilot Regional Council: "We are calling on the Israeli government to allocate res

By PELED ARBELI
14/10/2024

Netanyahu is dragging region into war and must be stopped, Jordan says

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said ahead of the Security Council meeting that the airstrikes had increased the risk of the situation spiraling out of control.

By REUTERS
28/09/2024

Jordan will never be ‘alternative homeland’ for Palestinians — King Abdullah

“Now Israel's decades-long impunity is becoming its own worst enemy, and the consequences are everywhere,” he said, as he called on the UN to unite around the implementation of a two-state resolution

US must reevaluate Mideast ties with terror enabling countries

The US must rethink its relationships with allies like Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, who have supported or enabled terrorist organizations, to better safeguard its national security.

Islam’s influence in Jordan presenting significant challenges for the king

The recent Jordanian elections saw a significant rise in support for the Islamic Action Front, highlighting the growing influence of political Islam and presenting new challenges for Israel.

By RONEN YITZHAK , ELIE PODEH
23/09/2024

Jordan's King Abdullah appoints reformist government to advance IMF-backed reforms

Jordan's King Abdullah appointed a reformist government led by Jafar Hassan to advance IMF-backed reforms and modernization efforts amid economic challenges.

By REUTERS
18/09/2024

Helping Jordan fend off its own threats is vital to Israel's interests and safety

Israel’s ties with Jordan have always been fraught with a chilly veneer, and the war in Gaza has only exacerbated the relationship.

Jordan's political future looks uncertain as Islamists make gains in recent election

The September 10 election resulted in Jordan’s leading Islamist opposition party, the IAF, winning 31 out of the 138 parliamentary seats.

Jordan's King Abdullah to appoint US-educated technocrat as new PM, sources say

Jordan's King Abdullah is set to appoint Jafar Hassan as prime minister, following gains by the Islamist opposition in elections.

By REUTERS
15/09/2024

Jordan's King Abdullah accepts PM Khasawneh's government residgantion following parliamentary polls

With the resignation of the  Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh a suspected replacement could be Jafar Hassan.

By REUTERS
15/09/2024
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