Jordan

 Police at the scene where three Israelis were killed in a terror shooting attack at Allenby bridge

Three murdered in shooting at Jordanian border crossing

Terrorist shot dead by security forces • Jordanian Interior Ministry investigating shooting

08/09/2024

Former PFLP hostage reveals what 1970 hijacking really looked like

A chilling personal account of the 1970 plane hijacking to Jordan resurfaces memories in light of the October 7 attacks.

By MOSHE RAAB
08/09/2024

US General Charles Brown makes surprise visit to Middle East, aims to prevent escalation

Brown began his trip in Jordan and said he will also travel to Egypt and Israel in the coming days to hear the perspectives of military leaders.

By REUTERS
24/08/2024
 An illustrative image of a hamburger.

The king craves a burger - short story

Abdullah was a chunky lad who was educated in the United States. In America – in Monterrey to be exact – the prince developed a craving for McDonald’s hamburgers and fries.

By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN
24/08/2024

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf urges action to stop infiltrations across Jordan border

Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf urgently demands action on increased infiltration from Jordan, citing severe security threats and Iranian activity.

Israel halts fruit, vegetable imports from Jordan in fresh cholera scare

There is no indication that fruit and vegetables that have been imported from Jordan are infected with cholera.

12/08/2024

Jordan will not be a battlefield for Iran or Israel, foreign minister warns

In April, Jordan said it intercepted flying objects that entered its airspace as Tehran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel in the first direct retaliatory attack of its kind.

By REUTERS
10/08/2024

US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say

It was unclear whether the attack was linked to threats by Iran to retaliate over the killing of the Hamas leader.

By REUTERS
05/08/2024

Jordan, Saudi FMs tell Iran it must stay out of air space if it attacks Israel

While such an attack is not expected to escalate into a full-scale war, it is anticipated to be more severe than the drone assault in April.

Iran dismisses US, Arab attempts to limit potential attack on Israel

The US has requested that European and other partner governments urge Iran to refrain from escalating tensions.

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