Jordan

Jordanian man arrested after swimming to Eilat

Eilat beach evacuated as Israeli police arrest Jordanian national who swam into Israeli waters.

Jordan releases cartoonist who criticized Israel-UAE deal

Cartoonist who was charged for publishing a drawing critical of Israel-UAE deal will still face trial for "slander and libel".

Cartoonist arrested in Jordan for mocking Israel-UAE deal

Cartoonist Emad Hajjaj arrested for publishing a cartoon criticizing the UAE-Israel peace deal.

INTO THE FRAY:

The Israel-UAE pact: Sacrificing substance for ceremony?

Despite all the potential payoffs Israel-UAE normalization may entail, the agreement is really a prop for a much bigger drama. Op-ed.

A summer of honor killings

The rise in honor killings in Turkey, Jordan, Iran etc. is sparking outrage on social media. And these are the ones we know about. Op-ed

How victory works

Jordan understands that it was defeated in 1948 and 1967 and that the Jewish State is here to stay. Opinion.

Jordan: Sovereignty will have 'catastrophic repercussions'

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi: Sovereignty will have repercussions for both two-state solution and peace efforts.

Jordanian court dissolves local Muslim Brotherhood branch

Jordan's top court says the country's branch of the Muslim Brotherhood failed to "rectify its legal status".

Jordan's King: Sovereignty will fuel instability

King Abdullah II says any unilateral Israeli moves to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would be unacceptable.

Jordanian King: The coronavirus is under control

Jordan's King Abdullah II says his country successfully brought coronavirus "under control" and will focus on restarting the economy.

'I suggest Jordan not pull the rope too tightly'

Likud MK Kallner warns: 'Best for Jordan to worry about ensuring sovereignty in its own land.'

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Jordan demands Israel stop work at Western Wall

Jordanian Foreign Ministry claims only Waqf has authority to renovate, maintain 'Al Aqsa Mosque,' including the Western Wall.

Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan warn Israel over sovereignty

Foreign ministers of Egypt, France, Germany and Jordan release joint statement stating of 'serious consequences' to Israeli sovereignty.

Report: Arab leaders won't oppose sovereignty

Arab world indifferent to possibility of Israeli sovereignty, won't take steps to oppose it, report says.

Two Jordanians charged with weapons smuggling

Jordanian citizens arrested after infiltrating Israel charged with smuggling weapons.

Jordan to Israel: We will oppose even limited sovereignty move

Jordanian government reportedly makes clear to Israel that it will oppose even a limited application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Report: Netanyahu sovereignty plan won't include Jordan Valley

Senior Palestinian Authority official says Israel made clear to Jordan that sovereignty plan will be limited to 2 or 3 settlement blocs.

Mossad chief visits Jordan

Mossad chief relayed message from PM Netanyahu to King Abdullah II of Jordan.

So Jordan backs the PLO in rejecting Trump 'Deal of the Century'

Jordan’s rejection of the Trump Plan could see Trump dealing with Jordan the way he dealt with the PLO’s rejection. Opinion

Report: Egypt, Jordan won't sanction Israel over sovereignty bid

Moderate Arab states reportedly coordinating their responses to Netanyahu's sovereignty plan with Israel.

Jordan, Netherlands oppose sovereignty

Jordanian Foreign Minister speaks to Dutch counterpart, stresses importance of international efforts to thwart Israeli sovereignty plan.

'Israel's sovereignty plan will kill two-state solution'

Jordan warns of 'unprecedented danger' from sovereignty plan, claims it will 'kill the two-state solution'.

Jordanian FM visits Abbas in Ramallah

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi meets PA chair in Ramallah amid tensions with Israel over its sovereignty plans.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince takes hard line on Israeli sovereignty

Expresses to Jordan's Abdullah UAE 'full solidarity', 'categorical rejection of accepting Israel's illegal annexation of Palestinian lands.'

Jewish leaders call on Jordan to extradite wanted terrorist

Leaders of Conference of Presidents urge Jordan to extradite wanted terrorist Ahlam Tamimi to the US.

Jordanian King: Sovereignty will threaten stability

King Abdullah to US congressional leaders: Israeli sovereignty move undermines the prospects of achieving peace and stability in the region.

Trump administration may freeze aid to Jordan

White House considering withholding aid to Jordan over Hashemite kingdom's refusal to extradite terrorist involved in Jerusalem bombing.

Report: Jordan's King refusing to communicate with Netanyahu

PA news agency reports King Abdullah II is refusing to communicate with Netanyahu over the sovereignty plan.

German Foreign Minister: EU supports 'two-state solution'

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas meets Jordanian counterpart, says EU rejects any sovereignty plans by Israel.

'King Abdullah will not cancel the peace agreement'

Source close to Jordanian King says he will not annul the peace agreement with Israel despite his opposition to sovereignty.

Jordan: Annexation will have 'grave consequences'

Jordan’s Foreign Minister warns application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would have a dire effect on Jordanian-Israeli relations.

Jordan says it foiled suicide attacks against Israel

Jordanian says kingdom arrested 5 suspects who planned to carry out multiple suicide attacks against Israeli targets in Judea and Samaria.

Will Jordan rethink its control over the Temple Mount?

Jordan is under heavy pressure to rebuild the Waqf with different representatives, source says.

Israel in talks with Saudi Arabia over changes to Waqf?

Israel, Saudi Arabia, in talks to integrate Saudi representatives into Temple Mount Waqf, Saudi official confirms.

'Abbas has no answer to Israel applying sovereignty'

Arab affairs commentator Yoni Ben Menachem explains that the PA threats against Israel are not serious.

Jordan's FM speaks to counterparts, warns about sovereignty

Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, reiterates importance of two-state solution in conversation with US and British counterparts.

'Jordan has a vested interest in Israeli sovereignty'

Leader of Security Movement criticizes those who are attempting to prevent sovereignty. 'The security benefit would be very big.'

Jordan to international community: Stop sovereignty

Jordanian Foreign Minister warns: An Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would institutionalize apartheid.

Senior Arab Officials:

Arab states are quietly backing Israel's sovereignty plan

While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.

Jordan threatens to review ties with Israel over sovereignty

Jordanian Prime Minister: We will not accept unilateral Israeli moves to annex Palestinian lands.

Infiltration reported on Israel-Jordan border, suspect shot

Israeli forces open fire on infiltrator crossing into Israeli territory from Jordan. Infiltrator moderately wounded.

Jordan's threat: Significant harm to relations with Israel

Jordanian officials estimate that Jordan would not continue security and economic ties with Israel should it apply sovereignty.

'Jordan's king doesn't want Palestinian state in Judea/Samaria'

Orientalist Yoni Ben Menahem: Abdullah's threats designed to calm Pali unrest in his country; he wants IDF, not Palestinian state next door.

The Jordanian King that roared

Abdullah, tinpot ruler of a toothless state, has the chutzpah to threaten Israel on its reuniting Jewish land with the Jewish State. Op-ed.

King Abdullah II:

Sovereignty plan will set Israel on collision course with Jordan

Jordan's King Abdullah warns that if Israel applies sovereignty in Judea & Samaria, it create a 'massive conflict' with Jordan.

GOP lawmakers threaten Jordan over Jerusalem bomber extradition

Republican congressman threaten Jordan with sanctions if it does not extradite terrorist who planned 2001 Jerusalem bombing.

ANALYSIS:

No reason to fear partial Judea & Samaria sovereignty

The implementation of sovereignty in parts of Area C in Judea and Samaria is a hot potato for the newly formed Israeli government.

UN Special Rapporteur incites hatred towards the Jewish People

UNHRC Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the 'Palestinian Territory' issued an explosive anti-Jewish statement. Op-ed.

Jordan mulling resumption of curfew in some areas

Jordan says it could resume a curfew in southern governorates following violations of public health and safety instructions.

Jordan bans worship in mosques due to coronavirus outbreak

Jordan announces ban on public worship in mosques during Ramadan in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Jordan: Death toll from coronavirus reaches 5

A total of 268 cases of coronavirus have been identified in Jordan, says the country's Health Minister.

Jordan: Nationwide curfew to combat coronavirus begins

Jordan starts a nationwide curfew that indefinitely limits the mobility of its citizens. Violators can be jailed for up to a year.

Jordan to impose curfew in bid to curb coronavirus

Jordan’s government to impose round-the-clock curfew as of Saturday morning and until further notice.

Jordan's PM: Peace treaty with Israel in danger

Israel's "unilateral measures" to blame for imperiling the Israeli-Jordanian peace treaty, says Jordanian PM

Jordan opposes Western Wall train line

Hashemite Kingdom condemns planned train connecting central Jerusalem to Western Wall, Old City.

Jews should demand compensation for centuries of abuse under Islam

Jordanian TV host: Israel uses Holocaust to extort the West

Watch: Jordanian TV host says Holocaust is used politically by Israel to promote itself, denounces Saudi leader who prayed at Auschwitz.

What is the 'Jordan Option' and is it good for Israel?

Trump’s Plan vs the 'Jordan Option’: Which plan will be the best for us?

Thousands in Jordan protest US peace plan

Protesters chant "Palestine is not for sale" and "The Jordanian and Palestinian people are one, not two."

Jordanian charged with terrorism over stabbing of tourists

Jordanian court levels terrorism charges against man suspected of wounding eight people in stabbing attack this past November.