Jordan

Jordan to reopen Tomb of Aaron to Israelis

Following intervention by President Rivlin, Jordan to reopen Aaron's Tomb to Israeli tourists, ending four-month closure.

Report: Jordan to put Israeli man on trial for border crossing

Israeli man arrested after illegally crossing into Jordan will be put on trial for infiltration, drug possession, Jordanian media reports.

Crisis in Lebanon and Jordan threatens Israel's security

What is happening in Lebanon and Jordan, and how might it affect Israel? Analysis.

Watch: Jordanian firefighters train on the Temple Mount

Jordanian firefighters and emergency crews trained on the Temple Mount. "Where are Netanyahu and Erdan?"

Jordan army tactical exercise attended by King, PM

Jordan TV airs report about Karameh Swords live-fire tactical exercise includes artillery, tanks, helicopters, fighter jets, armor vehicles.

Criticism of Trump's Judea/Samaria decision - is it based on facts?

Jordan's King: Relations with Israel worse than ever

King Abdullah II says two-state solution is only way to solve Israeli-Arab conflict, warns: "This is the final opportunity."

Conference: 'Jews were not systematically murdered in Holocaust'

Holocaust denial conference titled 'The Holocaust – the Biggest Lie in Modern History' held in Jordan.

Jordan renovates mosque in Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem Old City

Centruies-old Sidna Omar Mosque, adjacent to the Hurva Synagogue, to reopen for first time in decades.

Egypt, Jordan criticize US policy change on Judea and Samaria

Two Arab countries that have peace treaty with Israel criticized Pompeo’s statement on Judea and Samaria communities.

Jordan's King visits enclave evacuated by Israel

King Abdullah II and his son visit the enclave of Tzofar after expiration of lease to Israel.

Jordanian TV host: Gouge out the eyes of the Zionists

Jordanian TV host calls for peace agreement with Israel to be "trampled".

Jordan foils plot against US, Israeli diplomats and US troops

Suspects planned to drive vehicles into targets and attack with knives and guns.

Former Jordanian FM: Reexamine the peace treaty

Former Jordanian Foreign Minister claims Israel is acting against the Kingdom's interests.

Jordan: We offered to buy Naharayim property - Israel refused

Jordanian Fm says kingdom offered several solutions for Naharayim farmers, Israel rejected them all and insisted on extending lease.

Jordan's King, Crown Prince visit Naharayim

King Abdullah and son Hussein arrive at Naharayim enclave by helicopter.

Netanyahu: Half of the Palestinians want to wipe us out

PM links Israeli-PA peace bid to possible normalization of Israel's ties with greater Arab world, and discusses difficulties with Jordan.

King Abdullah: 'Jordan applying full sovereignty to Naharayim'

Jordan's king announced in parliament that he is imposing full sovereignty to border enclaves leased to Israel for 25 years.

Jordan closes entrance to Naharayim

As 25-year lease ends, Jordan closes enclave on Israel's side of the Jordan River to Israelis.

Jordan offers to compensate Israeli farmers on border lands

Jordan rejects Israel's request for extension to allow farmers to cultivate fields in Tzofar and Naharayim, offers financial compensation.

Jordan bans Israeli farmers from border enclave

Efforts to extend 25-year lease which allowed Israeli farmers to continue at their farms in Naharayim will not be renewed.

Jordan: Foreign tourists wounded in knife attack

Tour guide and police officer also among victims at famous Jordanian tourist site.

Customs officers foil attempt to smuggle 750 e-cigarettes

'No knowledge' of electronic cigarettes hidden in vehicle, suspect claims.

Diplomatic incident over: Jordan returns ambassador to Israel

Israel returns 2 Jordanian citizens arrested for illegally entering Israel, ending diplomatic crisis.

Jordanian FM: Prisoners in Israel will be returned this week

Jordanian foreign minister says country's citizens arrested for illegally entering Israel will be freed later this week.

Hunger-striking Jordanian in Israeli prison moved to clinic

Jordanian woman moved to medical center on 39th day of hunger strike.

Jordan recalls ambassador to Israel over arrest of two citizens

Jordanian citizen apprehended in Israel on suspicion of recruiting agents for Hezbollah Islamic organization.

Israeli arrested after crossing border to Jordan

IDF confirms report about Israeli who crossed the border. Jordan recalled its ambassador following the arrest of two Jordanians in Israel.

Jordanian officials: 'We won't give up border enclaves'

Jordan has 'great interest' in reclaiming enclaves leased to Israel, officials say.

IDF arrests seven suspects crossing from Jordan into Israel

Jordan's Health Ministry says suspects are not citizens, hold foreign passports.

Israeli family kicked out of restaurant in Jordan

The restaurant owner told the family: 'You can go to Eilat, you won't be served here.'

Man dead after electrocuting himself in Jordan River

Man electrocutes himself while fishing, paramedics forced to declare him dead.

Jordan reaches deal with striking teachers

One-month teachers strike had threatened a deepening political crisis in the Kingdom.

'Applying sovereignty would impact ties with Egypt and Jordan'

Jordan’s King Abdullah II warns Israel against applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Macron, Jordanian King concerned over Jordan Valley

French President and Jordan's King voice concern over Israel's plan to impose sovereignty over the Jordan Valley.

Jordan reacts: 'Annexation would push region towards violence'

Jordanian Foreign Minister: 'Israeli sovereignty over Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea would push whole region towards violence.'

Jordan: Protesting teachers scuffle with security forces

Thousands of teachers protest in Jordan to demand higher wages, with some scuffling with security forces.

Saudi Arabia’s $2 Trillion ARAMCO IPO depends on a secure Israel

Druze delegation to Syria arrested at border

Dozens of Galilee and Carmel Druze attempting to reach Syria via Jordan arrested at Jordan River border crossing.

PA: Israel harming the Jordanian currency

Palestinian official says Israel flooding the PA markets with the shekel in an attempt to destroy the Jordanian and Palestinian economies.

Prisoner exchange deal with Hamas?

Lebanese newspaper reports of contacts between Jordan and Israel about transferring terrorists to complete their imprisonment in Jordan.

Jordanian parliament calls to reconsider peace treaty

Jordanian Parliament recommends mutual removal of Israeli, Jordanian, ambassadors.

Jordan urges pressure on Israel over Al-Aqsa

Jordan’s Foreign Minister meets EU ambassadors, calls on international community to pressure Israel to stop “violations” against Al-Aqsa.

Jordan summons Israeli ambassador

Israeli ambassador receives dressing down as Jordan condemns Israeli 'violations' on Temple Mount.

Jordan criticizes Erdan over Temple Mount

Jordanian Foreign Ministry criticizes Internal Security Minister's call for Jews to be permitted to pray on the Temple Mount.

Jordan to reopen Tomb of Aharon

Tomb of Aharon the Cohen in Petra to be reopened after being shut down due to illegal pilgrimage.

Jordan closes grave of Aharon to tourists

Jordan’s Minister of Religion decides to close grave of Aharon the Cohen in Petra following prayers deemed "illegal".

Kushner meets Jordanian king for talks on Mideast peace plan

Jordan's King Abdullah says any peace plan should be based on "two-state solution" and in accordance with 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.

Egypt, Jordan reaffirm support for two states

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II discuss efforts to end Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict.

Jordan's King stresses importance of 'two-state solution'

In meeting with PA chairman, King Abdullah restates his position that creation of Palestinian state is the only way to end the conflict.

Trump should be pressuring Jordan

Jordan: No to deal that neglects Palestinian state

Jordanian PM meets PA cabinet leader, says Jordan will not accept solution that does not lead to creation of Palestinian state.

Jordan criticizes Israel for opening road to the Temple

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry says unveiling of 2,000-year-old Pilgrims’ Road is "illegal and irresponsible".

Attack in the Jordan River

Armed individuals shoot at victim swimming in the Jordan River, set his car on fire.

'Transfer all of the Palestinians to Jordan'

Right-wing Dutch lawmaker pushes alternative to Trump's Mideast peace plan, calling for transferring Arabs from Judea & Samaria to Jordan.

Rapper's Jordan concert canceled over alleged Israel support

Upcoming concert by 16-year-old Bhad Bhabie in Jordan canceled over social media post appearing to support Israel.

Egypt, Jordan, Morocco to attend US Mideast peace conference

Egypt, Morocco and Jordan have agreed to attend the unveiling the economic component of US peace plan, White House says.

Jordan and Morocco to participate in Bahrain Economic Conference

Two countries join Egypt, that has already announced it will take part in US initiated event; Israel has yet to receive official invitation.

Jordan: 'Abbas rejects every solution to the crisis'

Jordanian officials slam Palestinian Authority's Chairman Abbas for rejecting generous offer of financial support.

Germany says two states 'only solution' to Israeli-PA conflict

German, Jordanian, foreign ministers 'still in agreement' that negotiations for two-state solution are 'only solution' to conflict.