Jordan

Jordan Cozies Up to Assad

Jodan's Prime Minister calls to wish Assad's regime well as the US and west seek to isolate it for its bloody crackdown.

B’Tselem Claims: Israel is Preparing to Annex Jordan Valley

A new anti-Israel report by B'Tselem claims Israel has taken over large parts of the Jordan Valley in preparation to annex the area.

Jordanian Columnist to PA: 'Right of Return' Unrealistic

A Jordanian article politely advises the Palestinian Authority to abandon its demand for the "right of return" in final status talks with Israel.

Jordan's Abdullah II Backs Fatah-Hamas Unity Deal

Underscoring the chill in Israel-Jordan relations since his coronation, Abdullah II praised Cairo's Fatah-Hamas reconciliation. Self-preservation?

Middle East Round-Up April 4-6

A review of the turbulent events in the Middle East for April 4-6; Assad Bans Soccer; the Saudis are tense; and More!

Report: Portrait of Jesus May Have Been Found in Jordan

A portrait allegedly found buried within a cave in Jordan, but now in Israel, may be the first portrait of Jesus, historians believe.

42-Year-Old Jordan Valley Battle Commemorated

Veteran IDF commanders and others took part on Friday in the re-enactment of a critical but widely-forgotten, 42-years-ago Jordan Valley battle.

Jordan Facing Violent Demonstrations, Demands for Change

Jordan is facing violent demonstrations and political protests. Jordanian journalists warn that change is in the air.

Jordan's Equal Opportunity Crackdown

Jordan's police crack down on clashing pro- and anti-government protesters in Amman; 120 injured including 77 police.

IDF Soldier Injured in Rock Attack; Assailant Shot by Police

An IDF soldier was injured Friday morning in a rock throwing attack on Route 90 near Moshav Tomer in the Jordan Valley.

Abdallah: Reforms Must Represent Entire National Fabric

King Abdallah of Jordan on reform: "We are eager to begin with a new era and there is nothing we are afraid of."

Poll: Jews Want to Keep the Jordan Valley

The overwhelming majority of Israeli Jews, on the right and left, think it would be dangerous to give the PA control of the Jordan Valley.

Egypt Gas Shut Off Also Affecting Jordan

Israel is not alone in the sudden stoppage of natural gas from Egypt. After the Sinai pipeline sabotage, Jordan is parched for gas, too.

PA Rejects Compromise on Jordan Valley Sovereignty

The Palestinian Authority has rejected another compromise, this time concerning an Israeli military presence in the Jordan Valley.

IDF Must Remain in Jordan Valley, Vows Netanyahu

The IDF will remain in the Jordan Valley to defend Israel, regardless of any future Palestinian Authority state, Prime Minister Netanyahu says.

Outrage at Jordanian Minister’s Remarks on Freeing Murderer

Students at victims' Beit Shemesh school, send protest to Jordanian Ambassador over minister's suggestion to release murderer of 7 teenagers.

Jordan Minister Urges Freedom for Murderer; Israel Livid

Israel demanded explanations from Jordan on comments by that country's Justice Minister, urging freedom for a murderer of 7 Jewish teenagers.

New Jordanian Gov't Promises Reforms

In light of last month's toppling of the Tunisian government and almost the same in Egypt, a new Jordanian government was sworn in yesterday.

Jordan Grabs Egyptian Gas, Leaving Lebanon in the Dark

Arab websites: Much of Lebanon was in the dark after Jordan diverted the little natural gas still flowing from Sinai for its own purposes.

Can the Hashemite Shuffle Work Again?

INN's political analyst: Like his father Hussein, Abdallah hopes he can head off trouble by tweaking the cabinet.

Muslim Brotherhood Plans 2nd Week of Protests in Jordan

More unrest is expected to hit Jordan when the local Muslim Brotherhood chapter leads a second protest against the government over rising prices.

Jordan: Terrorists Charged for Taliban Plot

Four PA-born terrorists are on trial in Jordan for recruiting for the Taliban.

Jordan Valley Israelis Want a Fence

Israelis living in the Jordan Valley hope Israel will build a fence, to push forward diplomacy as well as security.

Jordan Valley Terror on the Rise

Terrorism is up in the Jordan River Valley, a strategically valuable region once known as a hotbed of Jordanian terror.

Jordanian Soccer Violence Injures 250 Bedouin and PA Arabs

Some 250 people were injured Friday night when rival Jordanian fans of Bedouin and PA heritage clashed at a soccer match in Amman stadium.

Israel Shares Desalinization Expertise with Jordan and PA

Technological cooperation works as Israeli company conducts desalination seminar for Jordanians and PA Arabs in Kibbutz Shefayim.

Jordan: One Israeli Dead, 10 Others Injured in Traffic Accident

Bus collides with two vehicles south of Amman, Jordan.

MK Eldad: 'Jordan is Palestine' Conference Planned

A National Union MK is organizing a conference called 'Jordan is Palestine,' says Holland's Geert Wilders will attend.

Jordanian Politicians Fear PA State at Home

Anti-Israel Jordanian parliamentary candidates are fearful the country may have to accept thousands of Palestinians if Israel-PA talks collapse.

US Proposal: Israel to Lease Jordan Valley from PA

Rumors are growing of an American proposal for Israel to lease the Jordan Valley from the Palestinian Authority.

Jordan PM: Only Resolving Palestinian Issue Will End Terrorism

Jordan PM joins the chorus:"No resolution to Palestinian issue will cause more terror and extremism" and his citizens stage anti-Israel protests.

Anger as IDF Collects Israeli Weapons in Jordan Valley

Weapons are taken from security squads members' homes following thefst, many react with concern, anger.

PA Plans Int'l Airport, Fayyad Promotes Provocations

The PA plans to build an international airport in Jericho and started an unauthorized industrial park in an area under total Israeli control.

US Issues Travel Warning to Aqaba

US Embassy in Amman issues unusual warning against visits to Jordanian port city.

Jordan to Help PA with Old Maps

Jordan will help the PA in its upcoming talks with Israel, giving the PA old maps and aerial photos of Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

JCPA Video: Clearer Than Ever Why Israel Needs the Jordan Valley

JCPA presents a five-minute video that dramatically and clearly delineates Israel’s critical security needs that can protect it from attack.

Save the River: Bilateral 'Big Jump' into the Jordan

Jews and Arabs from both sides of the Jordan River took a “Big Jump” – hoping the splash will jump-start efforts to rehabilitate the river.

Jordanians Burn Israel Flag, Protest Need for Visa for Jerusalem

Demonstrators burned an Israeli flag in front of Jordan's Tourism Ministry in Amman Monday night to protest the need for a visa to visit Jerusalem.

Netanyahu and Abdullah Hold Meeting

Israeli PM and Jordanian king discuss peace as well as ways of cooperation between the two countries.

Israel Works to Restore Christian Pilgrimage Site

Site of Jesus’ baptism on border with Jordan under threat of pollution from Jordan River.

Peres Center Researchers for PA Control in Jordan Valley

Researchers from the Peres Center promote the idea of Palestinian control in the Jordan Valley

US Warns Jordan: Coordinate with Israel on Nuclear Power

The United States has warned Jordan that it will have to pinch the pennies much harder if it refuses to coordinate its nuclear policy with Israel.

'Israeli Gowns' Cause Outrage in Jordan

Jordanian graduates appalled to find that gowns were made in Israel. Officials: it was just the bags.

Jordan's King Bashes Israel for Stopping His Nuke Plans

King Abdullah of Jordan tells the Wall Street Journal that Israel is thwarting Jordan's nuclear goals in order to economically dwarf his country.

Jordan's Head of Senate: Unite Two Banks of Jordan River

A Jordanian legislator is calling for his country to become a "state of two united banks" – Jordan on both sides of the Jordan River.

Jordan River: Drying Up?

Environmentalists are warning that the legendary Jordan River is drying up – fast – partly due to misguided efforts to save it.

Jordan Launches Campaign: 'No Zionist Enemy Products'

New campaign by Israel's peace partner is named: "Keeping Jordan Clean of Zionist Enemy Products." A mass burning of goods will be held this week.

Jordanian Media on 'Alleged' Temple

Jordanian media doubts that the Jewish people ever had a Temple in Jerusalem, accuses Israel of "Judaizing" the city.

Jordan: Rocket hit Aqaba

Jordan makes official statement: a Grad rocket hit Aqaba. The rocket appears to have been fired from outside Jordan.

Jordan Wants a Piece of Jerusalem, Too

Jordanian Minister of Religions says the kingdom has not waived sovereignty over the Temple Mount.

Jordan Says Israel Threatens Christian Sites in Jerusalem

Jordan has warned that Israel wants to evict non-Jews from Jerusalem, but statistics show the number of Christians dropped during Jordanian rule.

Baby Kangaroo Survives 'Fall from Grace' in Jordan Valley

A little red kangaroo who "fell from grace" after barely starting life has survived against all odds, thanks to caretakers at the Gan Garoo Zoo.