Jordan

Jordan Arrests Senior Muslim Brotherhood Member

Jordan arrests a senior member of the country's Muslim Brotherhood on charges of "incitement" against the authorities.

Experts Say Jordan in Danger - and Israel's Next in Line

Floods of refugees from regional turmoil could pose an existential threat to both Jordan and Israel - or result in a Palestinian state.

Jordanian Parliamentarians: Cancel Gas Agreement with Israel

Some 40 Jordanian parliamentarians demand the cancellation of an agreement to import gas from Israel.

Temple Mount Capitulation

Israel Dismantles Access Ramp for Non-Muslims to Temple Mount

Access ramp for non-Muslims to Judaism's holiest site torn down in controversial decision to cave to Jordanian pressure.

Jordanian MPs Demand: Let's Stay Out of Fight with IS

A group of Jordanian deputies demand the kingdom stay out of any war against Islamic State jihadists.

Israel, Jordan Sign $15 Billion Natural Gas Deal

Noble Energy to provide nearly 1.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, as energy dependence on Israel from Jordan heightens.

PM Caves to Jordanian Pressure on Temple Mount Renovations

Second temporary bridge from Western Wall to Temple Mount scrapped after Jordanian royal family objects.

Jordanian Terror Attack on Israeli Embassy Foiled

Eight suspects, including Syrian, charged in Jordan for plotting to attack US soldiers and embassy, recruiting for Hezbollah.

Jordan Blames Israel for Deaths in Gaza Operation

King Abdullah II condemns Israel for 'aggression' in self-defense operation, calls for implementation of two-state solution.

Jordan Pushes for UN Security Council Action for 'Lasting Truce'

Jordanians back Egyptian initiative, want firmer UN action.

Jordanians Protest Near Israeli Embassy, Call for More Rockets

Demonstrators near the Israeli embassy in Amman chant "Death to Israel" as they call for Hamas to step up rocket attacks.

German, Jordanian Foreign Ministers Call for Cease-fire

Foreign ministers condemn 'Israeli aggression' as Hamas continues to reject demands for a cease-fire.

Jordan Demands Israel Stop 'Barbaric' Operation

'Peace partner' condemns defensive operation, not hundreds of rockets raining on Israel; follows Turkish condemnation.

Liberman: Jordan's Stability 'Vital' to Israel's Security

Foreign Minister says Israel 'will do everything to maintain the stability of Jordan' following threats from ISIS takeover.

Netanyahu: Islamic Extremism Getting Closer

PM Netanyahu asks the international community to support Jordan in fight against ISIS, back the independence of Iraq's Kurds.

Jordan's King: Iraq Crisis Could Affect the Entire Region

Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets American delegation, warns of effects of Iraq crisis.

Israel Replacing Illegal African Workers with Jordanians

Israel issues 500 extra work permits for Jordanians to work in Eilat hotels, as crackdown on infiltrators fuels manpower shortage.

ISIS Edging Closer to Israel

Former National Security Council director Yaakov Amidror says Israel needs to be prepared to assist Jordan in fighting off ISIS.

Regional War Looms? Jordan Deploys Massive Force on Iraqi Border

Signs of spillover war as Jordan places tanks, missile launchers and army vehicles on border; ISIS reportedly advancing on Jordan.

Jordanian Journalist: Kidnapped Teens Are Actually Soldiers

Jordanian journalist claims that “there are no children in Israel” and that the kidnapped teens are, in fact, soldiers.

Jordan Jittery as Islamists Advance in Iraq

Jordanian security forces request US help as ISIS threatens to 'slaughter' King Abdullah, conquer Jordan.

Jordan Summons Australia Diplomat Over Policy Change

Decision to drop 'occupied' to refer to Jerusalem, Judea-Samaria causes 'concern' in Amman.

Jordan Condemns Israel for Allowing Jews on Temple Mount

Jordan condemns Israel's deployment of troops and police at the Temple Mount, claims Israel violated international law.

Syria Expels Jordanian Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Move

Syria responds to Jordan’s expelling of its ambassador by expelling a Jordanian diplomat from Damascus.

Jordan Dumps Syrian Ambassador to Amman

Jordan expelled Syria's ambassador to the country for fomenting dissent against the Kingdom on social media.

Pope Francis Urges Religious Freedom, Peace in Syria

The Holy See kicks off three-day Middle East visit in Jordan with strong message of peace and tolerance.

Jordan Says Arrested Israelis Suspected of Fraud

Jordan confirms it arrested two Israelis and a Briton, says they are suspected of involvement in fraud and counterfeiting currency.

Two Israeli Citizens Arrested in Jordan

Foreign Ministry announces the two have been arrested for reasons that remain unknown.

Hagel in Jordan Amid Joint Military Exercises

U.S. Defense Secretary makes lightning visit to Jordan as the American and Jordanian armies hold joint exercises.

US-Jordanian Citizen Who Escaped Punishment Caught in Israel

Dual citizen sentenced in 2005 in Illinois, then sentenced to 24 years in prison for shooting attack was captured yesterday in Israel.

Watch: Jordanian Commentators Demolish Studio

Two Jordanian commentators got into a heated television debate about the Syrian civil war and proceeded to tear down the studio.

Islamic Scholars End Ban on Visit to Al Aqsa Mosque

As part of escalating struggle over Judaism's holiest site, Muslim leaders lift ban against visiting to bolster Muslim presence.

Jordan Slams Israel Over Temple Mount Riots

Jordanian officials called in the Israeli Ambassador to the country to protest 'Israeli provocations' on the Temple Mount.

Catching Up? A Summary of Breaking News

As Yom Tov in the Diaspora ends Wednesday night, here is a summary of the biggest news stories to help our readers get up-to-date.

Jordan Blames Israel, Jews for Temple Mount Riots - Again

Amman runs to UN Security Council over clashes at Judaism's holiest site, claim 'Jewish radicals' cause Muslim rioting.

Clashes Erupt Between Jordan, Syria

Jordanian air force destroys armored Syrian vehicles on its northern borders. Is the conflict spilling over?

IDF to Open New Investigation into Death of Jordanian Judge

IDF opens a new investigation into the March 10 killing of a Jordanian judge by Israeli soldiers at the Allenby border crossing.

Opposition Leader, Jordanian King Meet Over Peace Talks

Latest last-minute bid to save failing talks between Israel, PA includes visit by Labor head to Amman.

'I've Lost The Strength To Fight The Terrorist Releases'

Mother of schoolgirl murdered by Jordanian terrorist calls on govt. to block his release, acknowledges 'I've lost the strength to struggle.'

Jordan's King: Jordan is Palestine? That's an Illusion

Jordan’s King Abdullah II hit outs at "Israeli extremists" who say that a Palestinian state already exists in Jordan.

Jordanian Terrorist Hospitalized After Hunger Strike

Ahmad Daqamseh, who murdered seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997, taken to hospital after his health deteriorated due to a hunger strike.

Jordan's PM Rejects Cutting Ties with Israel

Cutting ties with Israel will cause "repercussions" for Jordan, warns Prime Minister Abdullah Nsur.

Jordan Blames 'Extremist Settlers' for Temple Mount 'Aggression'

Amman releases statement condemning 'Israeli aggression' after Uri Ariel visits Judaism's holiest site.

Israel 'Regrets' Allenby Bridge Incident

Shimon Peres expresses 'regret', 'condolences' over killing of Jordanian terrorist.

Israeli Doctors Save 7-Year-Old Jordanian Boy

A seven-year-old Jordanian-Palestinian Arab boy undergoes a successful kidney transplant at the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa.

Jordan's King Visits Family of Killed 'Martyr' Judge

King Abdullah II visits the family of the judge who was shot by Israeli troops. Palace describes the judge as a "martyr".

Jordan's PM: We Can't Cut Ties with Israel

Jordan-Israel peace is important for Jordan's security, says PM Abdullah Nsur after demonstrators demand the treaty be annulled.

Watch: Discussion on Syria Turns into a Brawl on Jordanian TV

Two Jordanian commentators argue about the civil war in Syria, then fight when one of them calls Bashar Al-Assad names.

Jordanian MPs: Release Terrorist Who Killed Israeli Schoolgirls

Lower house of Jordan's parliament demands release of Ahmed Daqamseh, who murdered seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997.

Jordan's PM Blames Israeli Government for Judge's Shooting

The Israeli government is "completely responsible" for the shooting of Jordanian judge, says Jordan's PM Abdullah Nsur.

Netanyahu 'Regrets' Shooting of Jordanian Judge

PM issues statement of 'regret' over the shooting of a Jordanian man who was killed in an altercation with IDF forces.

Jordan Threatens 'Firm Measures' Over Judge's Death

Jordan says it will take “firm measures” against Israel in the wake of the death of a judge who was shot dead trying to carry out an attack.

Jordanians Demand Investigation on Terrorist's Shooting

Jordanians demanded an investigation into the death of a man who tried to steal the weapon from an IDF soldier, and then choke him.

PA Demands International Probe into Jordanian Border Shooting

Palestinian Authority reacts angrily after former PA resident shot dead in an attack on IDF border guards.

Breaking news

Terrorist 'Judge' Shot Dead Attacking Soldier at Jordan Border

An IDF soldier shot and killed an Arab man who tried to attack him Monday at Allenby Bridge crossing.

Peter Beinart is an Intellectual Fraud

Jordan Threatens to Revoke Peace Treaty Over Temple Mount

Move follows majority of Jordanian MPs vote to expel Israel's ambassador as 'retaliation' for Knesset discussing religious freedom on Mount.

Jordanian MPs Demand End to Peace With Israel Over Temple Mount

Muslim Brotherhood, Islamist activists in Jordanian parliament push government to end peace with Israel over Judaism's holiest site.

King Abdullah: Jordan is Jordan, and Palestine is Palestine

Jordan’s King Abdullah II rejects the notion that his country is an "alternative homeland" for Palestinian Arabs.

Jordan, Israel Strike Natural Gas Deal

Amman the first to sign natural gas import agreement with Israel after Egyptian pipeline becomes too unreliable.