Jordan

Joint List MKs Tour Muslim World to Blast Israeli 'Provocations'

A Joint List delegation headed by Ahmed Tibi will meet with Jordan and Turkey's leaders about continued clashes on the Temple Mount.

Jordan Threatens to Recall Ambassador to Press Israel

Official threatens various actions if Israel doesn't submit to Arab backlash over Temple Mount law enforcement.

Jordan Blasts Israel for 'Attack' on Temple Mount

Jordan and Egypt condemn Jewish state for 'provocations' and 'escalation' in their defense against Arab rioters on Temple Mount.

Construction on Israel-Jordan Border Fence Begins Sunday

The 30 kilometer fence on Israel's border with Jordan will attempt to block infiltrators from the east.

US Giving Jordan Over a Billion Dollars in Military Aid

The US is significantly increasing its military aid to Jordan, which will receive at least a billion dollars annually for the next 3 years.

Report: 'Strained' US to Remove Patriot Battery from Jordan

A report over the weekend said that the United States was likely to remove its Patriot missile defense batteries from Jordan.

Israel 'Flips' Fresh Kinneret Water for Desalinated Jordan Water

Hundreds of people in Israel have signed a petition against a transfer of some 50 million cubic meters of Kinneret water to Jordan.

Israeli Woman Miraculously Survives Jordanian Bullet to the Head

57-year-old feels 'strong blow' while with family at water park, only to discover she was shot from over the border.

Bedouins on Jordan Border Swear Loyalty to ISIS

Israeli security system on high alert after tribes join ISIS in exchange for money, with fears terror group may start Jordan conquest soon.

Jordan Demands UN 'End Israeli Occupation'

Kingdom joins PA to demand UN Security Council 'defend Palestinian nation' after arson attack, in escalation of diplomatic war.

Jordan Blames Israeli Government For Arson Attack

'Denying the rights of the Palestinian people' led to attack on Palestinian family, Amman bizarrely claims Friday.

Jordan Sentences 8 for Anti-US, Anti-Israel Terror Plot

Seven Jordanians and a Syrian plotted against American soldiers and the Israeli embassy in 2006.

Jordan Condemns Temple Mount Violence - But Blames Jews

Jordanian minister says Jews who visit Judaism's holiest site to blame for Muslim riots, are 'harming the sanctity of Al Aqsa.'

Tennessee Shooter's Uncle Released from Custody in Jordan

Uncle of the man who shot four Marines in Tennessee released a week after being detained by Jordan’s intelligence services.

Uncle of Tennessee Shooter Arrested in Jordan

Jordan arrests an uncle of the man who killed four Marines and a sailor in Tennessee, says the uncle's lawyer.

Carter: ISIS 'Barbarians' Will be Defeated by Civilized World

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter visits colleagues of Jordanian pilot burned alive, addresses US troops stationed in Jordan.

Israel's New Tourist Attraction: the Jewish Doctor

Ministers announce new legislation regulating the medical tourism industry, in which Israel hopes to become a global leader.

FBI to Investigate Tennessee Shooter's Trip to Jordan

Counterterrorism investigators looking closely at a seven-month trip to Jordan in 2014 by Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez.

Iran Rejects Claim it is Linked to Jordan Terror Suspect

Iranian Revolutionary Guard rejects as "baseless" reports in Jordan that arrested terror suspect is linked to an Iranian group.

House Approves Closer Military Ties with Jordan

House of Representatives approves legislation to ramp up military cooperation with Jordan, including arms sales.

Jordan Arrests Iranian Agent Plotting Major Terror Attack

Suspect, a member of Revolutionary Guards elite Qods Force, was planning the worst terror attack in Jordan in a decade, officials say.

Lion Cubs Moved from Gaza to Jordan Due to Financial Burden

Two lion cubs taken from Gaza to Jordan through Israel after their maintenance becomes too great a financial burden on owner.

Nervous of ISIS Invasion, Jordan Planning Buffer Zone in Syria

As ISIS advances towards its borders, vowing to invade, Jordan reportedly planning for Syria ground op - but Obama admin afraid to commit.

Israel Approves Security Fence on Jordan Border

Security Cabinet backs Netanyahu's proposal to build 30 km barrier from Eilat to planned Timna airport, as Jordan ties continue to flag.

France Urges Jordan to Extradite Paris Terrorist

French Foreign Minister asks Jordan to extradite terrorist who carried out attack on a Paris Jewish restaurant in 1982.

Extraditing Jordanian Murderer of Jews 'Difficult'

Jordan releases mastermind of lethal attack on Paris Jewish restaurant on bail, source reveals extradition unlikely to happen.

Jordan Fears Imminent ISIS Invasion

Jordan is preparing for invasions by Islamic terror groups by arming Bedouins in Syria and Iraq to prevent incursions, reports say.

Our own Obama?

President Celebrates 'Beauty, Kindness and Mercy' of Islam

President Rivlin marks Jordanian Independence Day by speaking Arabic at Tel Aviv embassy, extolling 'rich world of Islam.'

Abbas: 'Jordan and Palestine are One People in Two States'

Palestinian Authority leader makes statement likely to overjoy Israeli nationalists during meeting with Jordanian soccer head in Amman.

Four Jordanians Jailed for ISIS Links

Jordan sentences four people to two years in jail each for having tried to join ISIS and for promoting the jihadists online.

Muslim Incitement Boomerangs on the Temple Mount

Waqf incitement backfires badly after mob drives Jordan's head Islamic Judge out of Al Aqsa Mosque for not 'leading Islamic army.'

Jordan Rejects Syrian Accusations of 'Training Terrorists'

Accusation by Assad regime that Amman is supporting 'terrorist groups' including Nusra Front have 'no basis in reality,' says kingdom.

Syria Accuses Jordan of Training 'Terrorists'

Syria claims Jordan is training "terrorists" on its soil, urges the UN Security Council to take action.

PA's Electricity Grid to be Connected to Jordan

Will the PA finally stop depending on Israel for electricity? PA official says Judea and Samaria's grid will be connected to Jordan.

Islamic, Western Countries in Joint Military Drill

10,000 troops take part in major military exercise, including special forces - half of them from the United States.

Fear in Jordan: Arabs Abandoned Us, We Can Rely Only on Israel

Jordanian columnist expresses concern that country's weakness leads it to 'dangerous' situation of having to rely exclusively on Israel.

Jordan Jails 6 Men for Waving ISIS Flag

Court in Jordan orders six men jailed for waving the ISIS flag and singing jihadist slogans at a wedding.

Jordan: Israeli Airport Near Eilat is Too Close to Aqaba

Jordan says planned Israeli airport in the Aravah region is too close to a Jordanian airport in the coastal city of Aqaba.

What Syrian Refugees Mean for the 'Jordan is Palestine' Argument

Refugees from Syria and Iraq are converging on Jordan, changing the country's demographics and how it relates to Palestinians.

Pursuit of Jewish Rights on the Mount is Challenge for Jordan

Jordan is used to the status quo in Jerusalem, but it might have to overcome its own pride and soon accept Jewish demands for change.

IDF Sources: ISIS Accumulating Support Near Israel-Jordan Border

Southern Command sources claim Islamic State is gaining support in southern Jordan, kilometers away from the border with Israel.

'Ritual Talmudic Dance' in Jordan Airport Sparks Furor

Jordanian parliament angrily debates and locals denounce 'pig Jews,' following Jewish dance circle in Amman airport.

Jordan and Russia Sign Deal on Nuclear Power Plant

Russia to build Jordan's first nuclear power plant, with two 1,000-megawatt reactors in the country's north.

Jordan's Abdullah Blames Stalled Peace Talks for ISIS

Israeli 'injustices' on 'Palestinian rights' is a 'rallying cry' says Abdullah, although ISIS in Israel primarily fighting Hamas and PA.

Jordan, Israel to Link Dead Sea with Red Sea

Deal signed in Amman to pump Red Sea into Dead Sea as part of efforts to boost Israel's water supply.

'Serious mishap'

Are Terrorists Infiltrating the Jordanian Border?

IDF caught off guard as two people breach border in Negev and disappear into car - what is blocking new fence to stop terrorist incursions?

Report: Fight Against ISIS Has Tightened Israel-Jordan Relations

Common enemy? Israel-Jordan relationship reportedly improving as both sides struggle to battle radical Islamism, security source says.

UAE Back on the Attack Against ISIS

After a brief hiatus following ISIS's burning a Jordanian pilot alive, UAE raids drop death on ISIS terrorists in comeback.

Syria Won't Allow Foreign Ground Troops to Fight ISIS

Syria's Foreign Minister says his country will not allow foreign ground troops on its territory to fight ISIS.

Bahrain to Join Fight Against ISIS

Jordan's royal palace said Monday that Bahrain is ready to join Jordan in its fight against terrorist organization Islamic State.

Jordan Says ISIS is '20% Defeated'

In revenge for burning of pilot, Jordan strikes 56 air raids since last Thursday; Kerry says fifth of ISIS-held land taken back.

Coalition Strikes Continue as Fate of US Captive Unsure

ISIS claims aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller killed in coalition airstrike as her parents ask for info, but Jordan claims it's a 'sick trick.'

UAE Rejoins Coalition, Deploys Fighter Jets to Jordan

After Jordanian pilot burned UAE pulled out, but now it appears to be redoubling efforts to smash ISIS terrorists.

Jordanian Queen Joins Anti-ISIS March for Murdered Pilot

Queen Rania joins marchers chanting 'we are all Maaz', in protest of burning alive of pilot Maaz al-Kassasbeh.

Jordan Fights the Enemy, and It's Not Israel

Jordan Vows to 'Eradicate' ISIS After Pilot's Murder

Dozens of airstrikes on ISIS only the 'beginning of our retaliation' over 'horrific and brutal murder' of Jordanian pilot.

UAE Demands US Arm Sunni Groups Against ISIS

Abu Dhabi demands that the international coalition against ISIS arm local Sunni tribes in Iraq to fight the jihadists.

Jordan Strikes Dozens of ISIS Targets in Continued Revenge

Amman launches tens of retaliatory strikes against Islamic State after the group 'heinously' burned its pilot alive.

Netanyahu Calls Jordan's Abdullah After Ambassador Returned

Netanyahu sends condolences over pilot burned to death by ISIS and notes 'importance' of envoy returning to Israel after Temple Mount rift.

Jordan Strikes ISIS in Revenge for Pilot Burning

After pilot burned to death, Jordan slams ISIS targets and King Abdullah II visits the family's mourning tent.