Jordan

Jordan's Foreign Minister:

'Syria should soon be able to return to the Arab League'

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says Syria has enough votes to regain its Arab League seat, but many challenges lie ahead.

Report:

Jordanian MP caught smuggling guns is a Hamas sympathizer

Member of Jordanian parliament's Palestine Committee lied to border guards, tried to use diplomatic passport to smuggle guns into Israel.

Report: Jordanian MP caught smuggling weapons into Israel

Israeli authorities arrest Jordanian lawmaker reportedly caught smuggling hundreds of guns, hundreds of pounds of gold, into Israel.

Iran, Jordan to meet in bid to improve bilateral ties

Foreign ministers of Jordan and Iran speak on the phone, agree to hold a meeting to discuss ways to improve their bilateral relations.

Jordan:

'The entire area of the Temple Mount belongs only to Muslims'

Jordanian Foreign Ministry says Department of Endowments is the only entity authorized to manage the affairs of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Former Jordanian minister:

'Israel is becoming a Jewish ISIS'

Former Jordanian Interior Minister lashes out at Israel, says Jordan should stockpile ammunition to fight Israeli threat.

Jordanian parliament hangs map showing Israel as part of Jordan

Jordanian parliament demands govt. take action in response to Bezalel Smotrich's use of map showing Jordan as part of 'greater Israel.'

Jordan condemns 'reckless incitement' by Bezalel Smotrich

Jordanian government condemns statement by Smotrich that there are no 'Palestinian people,' use of map showing Jordan as part of Israel.

Jordan's King:

'Judea and Samaria violence threatens regional stability'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin kicks off Middle East tour with visit to Jordan. He is slated to arrive in Israel later this week.

Aqaba Summit

US reveals Israeli concessions to PA, plans for second summit

Israel will join US-mediated talks with Palestinian Authority, Jordan, and Egypt again next month, State Department reveals.

Aqaba Summit: Israel agrees to 4-6 month settlement freeze

The Jordanian-sponsored summit between Israel and the PA has ended with limited agreements to restore cooperation between the parties.

IDF reduces counterterror activity following Jordan summit

MK Gideon Sa'ar slams govt. after decision to reduce operations to arrest terrorists in Judea and Samaria in response to summit.

Jordan summit:

PA to demand IDF stop entering Shechem, Jenin

Emergency summit mediated by US, Jordan, and Egypt, seeks to reduce recent violence ahead of Ramadan.

Terrorist organizations to PA:

'Don't participate in Aqaba summit'

Palestinian Arab terrorist organizations claim the PA fell into the trap of the US by agreeing to participate in security summit in Jordan.

Shin Bet Director, COGAT, to participate in Aqaba summit

Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, Israel's national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi, and other officials will join the special summit in Jordan.

Following security escalation:

Jordan to host emergency summit

The summit was initiated by the United States, Jordan and Egypt, and will include PA and possibly Israeli representatives as well.

Jordanian security guards cut up rabbi's tefillin

Guards at Amman airport desecrate rabbi's tefillin, claiming he could use the straps to strangle passengers.

Israel must say no to Jordan's building on the Temple Mount

Jordanian construction on the Temple Mount will encourage Palestinian terrorism and weaken Israel globally. Op-ed.

Ben-Gvir:

'I follow my own Temple Mount policy, not Jordan's'

National Security Minister: 'With all due respect to Jordan, Israel is an independent country.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu Meets with King Abdullah II

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Jordan today for a meeting with King Abdullah II.

Jordan urges funding for 'Palestinian refugees' agency

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stresses need to diversify funding sources for UNRWA.

Ra'am:

'Setting conditions for visiting Al-Aqsa is illegal'

Mansour Abbas calls on Israeli government to respect Jordanian guardianship of the Temple Mount and the exclusive Islamic right to the site.

Diplomatic incident at gate to Temple Mount

Jordan summons Israeli ambassador after its ambassador arrives at Temple Mount without prior notice, leading to delay of visit.

TikTok in talks with Jordan to lift ban

Jordanian authorities suspended use of the app in the kingdom after protests over fuel prices last month.

Jordan's King:

'We have red lines. We are concerned about the next intifada'

Jordan’s King Abdullah II tells CNN he is prepared for conflict should the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change.

Jordan:

Senior police officer killed in clashes with demonstrators

The protests in the city of Maan broke out over high fuel prices and spread to several cities across the kingdom.

Ending Jew-bashing at the UN

A recently-published proposal could end the acrimonious debates against Israel at the UN. Op-ed.

Israel and Jordan sign agreement on environmental cooperation

Israeli, Jordanian, ministers sign agreement to rehabilitate Jordan River, cooperate on climate crisis management.

Will pressure from Jordan prevent Jewish prayer on Temple Mount?

Can a new government pave the way for freedom of worship on the holy site or will international pressure bind its hands?

Jordanian officials:

'Change in status quo on the Temple Mount will harm relations'

Officials in the Kingdom warn that any provocation by Ben Gvir on the Temple Mount will lead to dangerous consequences.

Prime Minister Lapid meets Jordanian King at UN

King Abdullah II warns against changes to Jerusalem status quo, says Christians in Jerusalem "under fire" in UN address before meeting Lapid

In attempt to calm tensions:

PM Lapid requests meeting with Jordanian King

PM's staff hopes to employ the King's influence to improve the security coordination between Israel and PA.

New book: Trump offered to give Judea and Samaria to Jordan

New book includes previously-unknown details about former US Pres. Donald Trump's time in office.

Jordan:

Five killed in building collapse in Amman

Four-storey residential building in Jordan’s capital collapses, killing five people and injuring 14 others.

Jordan to act against PA Arabs? BDS activists stay mum

Jordan wants to discriminate against Palestinian Arabs who fly from Eilat, but BDS supporters are silent. Op-ed.

Security forces thwart weapons smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers and Israel Police forces thwart attempt to smuggle eight weapons in the Jordan Valley area.

Bennett:

'Netanyahu damaged relations with Jordan for an Instagram photo'

Alternate PM says Israel-Jordan relations were harmed for years because Netanyahu posted a picture with Israeli guard who shot a Jordanian.

Matot-Masei: The crossing of the River Jordan test

How could Bnei Israel show their appreciation of this priceless gift, of the Land Hashem gave them? The answer is easier for olim to do.

PM Lapid visits palace of Jordanian king

PM Lapid and Jordanian King Abdullah II hold 'warm and lengthy' meeting, eat lunch together, and discuss how to improve relations.

Jordan refuses entry to 150 religious Jews

The group wanted to pray at the grave of the Biblical High Priest Aaron on the anniversary of his death.

Border Crossings to Jordan, Egypt, return to pre-COVID schedules

'Ministry received clear instructions: Maximum traffic for maximum people,' Transportation Min. Michaeli says.

Gantz speaks with Jordanian King Abdullah

Defense Minister wishes Jordanian monarch and people a blessed Eid al-Adha.

Jordan's King Abdullah holds phone call with PM Lapid

PM Lapid, King Abdullah II, speak about regional issues, wish each other congratulations.

At least 10 killed, over 200 injured in tanker leak in Jordan

Israel offers aid after deadly toxic gas leak at Jordanian port.

Jordan condemns court ruling on Temple Mount

Jordan on court decision allowing Jews to recite Shema on Temple Mount: It lacks legal status under international law.

Will Iran fill the vacuum left by Russia in Syria?

With both the US and Russia on their way out of Syria, Jordan and other Gulf States are trying to mend ways with Iran.

Jordan's Foreign Minister:

'There is no Israeli sovereignty over the Temple Mount'

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi blasts Israel and declares: Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine.

Israelis not allowed into Jordan because of tallit and tefillin

40 Israeli insurance agents going on a short vacation to Jordan turned away because 7 of them had Jewish 'religious symbols.'

Biden to meet Jordanian King, discuss Middle East

The meeting follows recent clashes on the Temple Mount and Jordan's criticism of Israel over those clashes.

Temple Mount:

Public Security Minister submits to Jordanian demands

Minister Omer Barlev agrees to allow additional 50 Waqf members to police Temple Mount compound in response to Jordanian demands.

Jordan to decide fate of Israeli government

MK Mansour Abbas, head of United Arab List, tells PM Bennett that meetings with Jordan will decide whether his party leaves government.

Security forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapons from Jordan

IDF and Israel Police foil attempt to smuggle weapons worth a quarter of a million shekel into Israel.

Bennett: No increased Jordanian control of Temple Mount

PM's office calls reports any alteration to Temple Mount status quo, including giving in to Jordanian demands, 'baseless.'

Will ties with Jordan implode over disagreement on Temple Mt?

The Hashemite Kingdom is livid with Jewish pilgrimages to the holy site.

Report:

Ra'am chairman met Jordan's King Abdullah II

MK Mansour Abbas reportedly met King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman and discussed with him the situation in Jerusalem.

Jordan demands increased control of Temple Mount

Jordan submits demands to US by which Waqf would have total control over visits by non-Muslims to the Temple Mount, impose more restrictions

Jason Greenblatt:

'Israel does its best to allow freedom of worship'

Former Trump envoy responds to Jordan's demands that "status quo" on Temple Mount be respected.

Op-ed:

The San Remo Conference gave Arabs and Jews independence

San Remo granted the Arabs independence in Syria and Mespotamia. In the end, Israel got only 3% of the areas discussed. Op-ed.

Former US envoy: The main provocateur is Hamas

'Israel has always tried its best to protect the holy sites for the benefit of all,' former US envoy Jason Greenblatt says.

Blinken speaks to Jordan, PA, Israel about Temple Mount violence

US Secretary of State praises Jordan's role as "custodian" of the Temple Mount in conversation about recent violence at the holy site.