News and updates about Jordan

Roths give petition demanding extradition of Tamimi to Huckabee

Nearly 30,000 signatures call on U.S. to demand Jordan comply with treaty and surrender FBI-listed fugitive behind 2001 Sbarro Bombing.

Roths give petition demanding extradition of Tamimi to Huckabee

Arab ministers gather to attack Israel

Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt accuse Israel of extremism and demand unilateral steps while sidestepping Hamas terror.

Arab ministers gather to attack Israel

'Blatant violation'

Jordan slams Israel for barring Arab ministers

Jordan issues a scathing condemnation of Israel's decision to prevent an Arab ministerial delegation from visiting Ramallah, labels the move a "blatant violation" of international law and accuses Israel of "arrogance".

Jordan slams Israel for barring Arab ministers

'No entry'

Israel to bar Saudi-led delegation of FMs from visiting Ramallah

Israel decides to bar Arab foreign ministers from Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE from visiting the Palestinian Authority, calling the planned meeting "provocative" and aimed at promoting a "terrorist state."

Israel to bar Saudi-led delegation of FMs from visiting Ramallah

Sleepless nights and the lessons of history

When we were hijacked in 1970, King Hussein of Jordan responded decisively. He demanded the release of all hostages and their unconditional surrender. He did not offer humanitarian aid, electricity, or water. He offered consequences. Op-ed.

Sleepless nights and the lessons of history

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Israeli indicted for smuggling weapons after high-speed chase

Israeli resident faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling firearms from Jordan and leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase.

Israeli indicted for smuggling weapons after high-speed chase

Israel launches major defense initiative in Jordan Valley

Plan includes advanced barrier along 425 km from Golan to Eilat, combined with military-civilian programs to boost security and strengthen Israeli presence in the Jordan Valley.

Israel launches major defense initiative in Jordan Valley

Report:

US, Jordan in talks on extradition of Sbarro bomber Ahlam Tamimi

Jordanian government has reportedly decided that extraditing the murderer of 15-year-old US citizen Malki Roth after nearly 15 years of refusing to do so will help the country secure American aid under the Trump Administration.

US, Jordan in talks on extradition of Sbarro bomber Ahlam Tamimi

History in Jordan:

Muslim Brotherhood to be outlawed

Following the exposure of a terrorist network in Jordan, the country's interior minister announced that the activities of the Muslim Brotherhood would be outlawed.

Muslim Brotherhood to be outlawed

Jordan arrests 16 Hamas terrorists for plot threatening security

Jordan thwarts security plot involving rockets and drones, suspects linked to Hamas.

Jordan arrests 16 Hamas terrorists for plot threatening security

Intercepted drone crashes in Jordan, sparks fire

Jordan says a drone intercepted by the IDF on its way to Israel crashed in Ma'in village, igniting a fire. No casualties reported, emergency teams quickly contained the blaze.

Intercepted drone crashes in Jordan, sparks fire

France, Egypt, and Jordan:

Palestinian Authority should lead post-war Gaza

Leaders of France, Egypt, and Jordan agree that the Palestinian Authority should oversee post-war governance in Gaza, rejecting any future political role for Hamas and opposing the displacement of Palestinian Arabs.

Palestinian Authority should lead post-war Gaza

Egypt, Jordan, and France call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

The leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and France to meet on Monday in Cairo to discuss ways to bring about a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Egypt, Jordan, and France call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted over Jordan

Sirens activated in central Israel, Gush Etzion, and more areas in response to latest attack by the Houthis in Yemen.

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted over Jordan

In Philadelphia, local Jews debate whether Arab is truly a friend

A Palestinian man in Philadelphia served kosher bagels for decades. Then customers found his Facebook profile.

In Philadelphia, local Jews debate whether Arab is truly a friend

I was a PFLP hostage in Jordan

And I learned that misplaced compassion leads to generation after generation of cruelty toward us. Opinion.

I was a PFLP hostage in Jordan

Incident on Jordan border:

Suspects shot after crossing into Israeli territory

IDF forces open fire on several infiltrators who approached them in a threatening manner on the Jordanian border. Two infiltrators killed, the rest arrested.

Suspects shot after crossing into Israeli territory

IDF detains two suspects who crossed into Israel from Jordan

IDF troops launch searches after identifying footprints near the border in the Dead Sea area, detain two suspects near the border who are believed to be migrant workers.

IDF detains two suspects who crossed into Israel from Jordan

Jordanian parliament member:

'Deporting Gaza’s residents? An illusion'

Jordanian parliament member from Islamic Action Front claims that the idea of deporting Gaza residents is absurd: We oppose all this talk.

'Deporting Gaza’s residents? An illusion'

Jordan’s FM:

'We cannot afford to take any more Palestinians'

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says Arab nations are formulating a plan to counter Trump's Gaza plan, stresses Jordan cannot accommodate additional Palestinian Arabs.

'We cannot afford to take any more Palestinians'

White House spokesperson:

'Trump won't waiver from Gaza relocation plan'

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt acknowledges that Trump and King Abdullah II of Jordan hold differing views on Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans, but says Trump won't waiver from the plan.

'Trump won't waiver from Gaza relocation plan'

Jordanian Bar official tramples Israeli flag

Foreign Ministry condemns Jordanian Bar Deputy chief's trampling of Israeli flag, and the Jordanian government's silence.

Jordanian Bar official tramples Israeli flag

Jordanian King:

'We are against the displacement of Palestinians'

After meeting Trump, Jordan’s King Abdullah II says he reaffirmed his country’s firm stance against the displacement of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza and Judea and Samaria.

'We are against the displacement of Palestinians'

Trump:

'I could conceivably withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan'

US President says he could “conceivably” withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan if they refuse to take in Gazans as part of Trump’s plan for the Strip.

'I could conceivably withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan'

Middle East leaders oppose Gaza displacement in letter to Rubio

Five Arab foreign ministers and senior PA official send letter to US Secretary of State, expressing opposition to any plans that would displace Palestinian Arabs from Gaza.

Middle East leaders oppose Gaza displacement in letter to Rubio

King Abdullah of Jordan to meet Trump next week

Jordan's King Abdullah II agrees to visit the White House on February 11 for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, the royal palace announces.

King Abdullah of Jordan to meet Trump next week

Jordan to extradite Sbarro terrorist

Jordan to remove terrorist Ahlam al-Tamimi, who helped carry out the Sbarro pizzeria bombing in 2001, from its territory tonight, reports say.

Jordan to extradite Sbarro terrorist

Trump insists:

'Egypt and Jordan will do it, they will take in Gazans'

US President unfazed by Egypt and Jordan rejecting his plan which would see them taking in Palestinian Arabs from Gaza: They’re going to do it. We do a lot for them, and they’re going to do it.

'Egypt and Jordan will do it, they will take in Gazans'

Jordanian official:

Solving Gaza conflict may come at Jordan's expense

Faisal Al-Fayez, chair of Jordanian Senate, expresses concern that efforts to solve the 'Palestinian problem' will come at the expense of Jordan's stability and security.

Solving Gaza conflict may come at Jordan's expense

After Trump remarks on Gazans

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King

US Secretary of State speaks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two days after Trump floated the idea of Jordan taking in Gazans.

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King

Egypt rejects Trump idea to relocate Gazans

Egypt rejects idea floated by Trump regarding the evacuation of Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan, reiterates "continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land."

Egypt rejects Trump idea to relocate Gazans

Trump:

'I'd like Jordan and Egypt to take in more people from Gaza'

US President suggests potential mass relocation of Gazans to other countries, such as Jordan and Egypt, to essentially "clean out" the conflict-ridden area and start anew.

'I'd like Jordan and Egypt to take in more people from Gaza'

Jordan, French-led investors to launch water desalination plant

The project follows Jordan’s withdrawal from an initiative with Israel aimed at connecting the Dead Sea and the Red Sea via pipelines.

Jordan, French-led investors to launch water desalination plant

Researcher warns:

Coup in Jordan could present serious challenge to Israel

Middle East scholar Pinhas Inbari warns of possible unrest and coup in Jordan, which could have severe implications for Israel.

Coup in Jordan could present serious challenge to Israel

Two charged in connection to drone strike on US troops in Jordan

Two Iranians, including a US citizen, were charged for illegally exporting sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a strike on an outpost in Jordan that killed three US reservists.

Two charged in connection to drone strike on US troops in Jordan

A proactive Israel must seize the day

The left’s dangerous plans ignore a critical truth about the Middle East: things change rapidly, and no peace agreement can be relied upon. Only the strong survive in this neighborhood. Opinion.

A proactive Israel must seize the day

Israel returns bodies of two terrorists to Jordan

The bodies of two terrorists who carried out a shooting attack near the Dead Sea earlier this year have been returned to Jordan, IDF confirms.

Israel returns bodies of two terrorists to Jordan

Jordan and Egypt demand the war in Gaza end

The King of Jordan and the Egyptian President met in Cairo and demanded that Israel end the war and allow for the creation of a Palestinian state.

Jordan and Egypt demand the war in Gaza end

Jordanian official:

'Shooting near embassy - a terror attack against security forces'

Jordan's Minister of Government Communications says early morning shooting near the Israeli embassy in Amman was "a terrorist attack against public security forces" and states that such criminals "will face just retribution."

'Shooting near embassy - a terror attack against security forces'

Amman protest:

Annexation of Judea and Samaria 'declaration of war on Jordan'

Friday protest in Amman, Jordan, calls for Jordanian government to take steps against Israel, following reports that Israel may annex parts of Judea and Samaria.

Annexation of Judea and Samaria 'declaration of war on Jordan'

Jordan:

Man opens fire in vicinity of Israeli embassy and is neutralized

Man opens fire near the Israeli embassy in Amman and is later neutralized. Jordanian security forces close the road to the embassy. Three police officers injured.

Man opens fire in vicinity of Israeli embassy and is neutralized

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Jordanian helicopters deliver aid to Gaza

8 helicopters from Jordan deliver 720 boxes of food, medical equipment, and hygiene equipment to Gaza.

Jordanian helicopters deliver aid to Gaza

Jordan:

Ten years prison sentence for smuggling guns into Israel

A Jordanian court sentenced a former parliament member, who smuggled hundreds of guns into Israel, to ten years in prison.

Ten years prison sentence for smuggling guns into Israel

Two soldiers injured:

Terrorists in disguise infiltrate Israel from Jordan

Multiple terrorists disguised as army personnel cross into Israel from Jordan, open fire at Jewish town near Dead Sea. Two terrorists eliminated, two IDF soldiers moderately injured.

Terrorists in disguise infiltrate Israel from Jordan

Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan: 'Israel existential threat'

The Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan calls on King Abdullah to respond to the will of the people who regard the 'Zionist enemy' as an existential threat to Jordan.

Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan: 'Israel existential threat'

Lebanese media outlet: Israeli strike on Iran to begin soon

Jordanian NGOs recommend civilians remain near protected spaces, warn any Israeli military operation against Iran may trigger immediate Iranian response; no official confirmation of reports.

Lebanese media outlet: Israeli strike on Iran to begin soon

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

Turkey and Qatar criticize Israel, accuse it of committing 'genocide in the Gaza Strip'.

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

Encouraging terrorism

Mass rallies in Jordan in memory of Allenby Crossing terrorist

At rallies held throughout the Hashemite Kingdom, participants express support for the "act of heroism" carried out by the terrorist who murdered three Israelis.

Mass rallies in Jordan in memory of Allenby Crossing terrorist

Allenby Crossing attack:

Israel returns body of terrorist to Jordan

Israel returned the body of the Jordanian terrorist who murdered three border-crossing employees due to heavy pressure from the officials in the Jordanian government and military.

Israel returns body of terrorist to Jordan

Jordan:

King Abdullah taps technocrat aid as new Prime Minister

Jordan's designated Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan is a Harvard graduate and a widely respected technocrat who has several various positions in the past.

King Abdullah taps technocrat aid as new Prime Minister

Threat to Israel

Muslim Brotherhood makes gains in Jordanian elections

Preliminary figures project the Islamist Action Front (IAF), the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood, to receive up to one-fifth of the seats in the Jordanian Parliament.

Muslim Brotherhood makes gains in Jordanian elections

'An individual act'

Jordan issues weak condemnation of Allenby Crossing attack

Jordanian Foreign Ministry says it is "closely following" investigations into shooting attack in which three Israelis were murdered, stresses need for "de-escalation measures".

Jordan issues weak condemnation of Allenby Crossing attack

'An important step'

Jordan welcomes British suspension of weapons licenses to Israel

Jordan's Foreign Ministry says Britain's decision to suspend some export licenses for weapons to Israel is an important step to protect civilians.

Jordan welcomes British suspension of weapons licenses to Israel

Earthquake felt in northern and central Israel

It is believed that the epicenter is an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale that occurred in Syria and was felt in other countries in the region.

Earthquake felt in northern and central Israel

Foreign Minister Katz:

'Iran establishing new front on Israel's eastern border'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz explained how Iran is working to smuggle weapons and funds from Jordan to terrorists in Judea and Samaria who carry out attacks in central Israel.

'Iran establishing new front on Israel's eastern border'

On heels of deadly attack:

IDF considering new Division on Jordanian Border

The new IDF Division, if created, will be charged with guarding the length of the Jordanian border as well as fighting terror from within Judea and Samaria.

IDF considering new Division on Jordanian Border

Arab countries to Iran:

Lower intensity of attack on Israel

Jordan, Egypt, working to calm regional tensions, urge Iran to tone down intensity of planned attacks on Israel.

Lower intensity of attack on Israel

Amid fears of escalation:

Jordan's FM visits Iran, meets senior officials

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi makes rare visit to Iran amid preparations in Israel for Iranian retaliation for elimination of Ismail Haniyeh.

Jordan's FM visits Iran, meets senior officials

Due to 'escalating situation'

Wizz Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Israel

Wizz Air becomes latest airline to temporarily suspend flights amid concerns over retaliation for recent eliminations of terrorist leaders.

Wizz Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Israel

'Iranian destabilization plot'

Jordanian authorities find explosives in Amman

Jordanian security forces say explosives found in a warehouse in an industrial zone and in a residential neighborhood near an airport used by US military planes were planted by Iranian agents.

Jordanian authorities find explosives in Amman






























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