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Jordan's King to meet Trump
Jordan's King Abdullah II sets off for the United States, will discuss Israel-PA peace with Trump.
Israel scraps Temple Mount police station
Following PM's meeting with Jordanian king, Israel scraps police station guarding archaeological site.
Kushner, Trump envoy meet with Jordan king
Jason Greenblatt, Jared Kushner meet King Abdullah II in Amman day after king meets with PM Netanyahu.
PM Netanyahu meets Jordan's King Abdullah
Israeli, Jordanian leaders meet in Amman, discuss economic ties.
Report: Jordan won't name new ambassador to Iran
Jordan does not plan on naming a new ambassador to Iran, says high-ranking Jordanian source.
ANALYSIS: Winds of war as Iran axis prepares for Golan offensive
A major battle against the rebels along the Israeli and Jordanian border seems unavoidable.
Jordan's new PM cancels controversial tax bill
Protests in Jordan quiet down after new prime minister Omar al-Razzaz announces that a controversial income tax bill will be withdrawn.
Jordan's King: We must address the challenges in a new way
Hours after dismissing his Prime Minister, Jordan’s King Abdullah II discusses the crisis in the kingdom.
Jordanian PM to resign amid protests
King Abdullah expected to ask Prime Minister Hani Mulki to resign following protests over economic policies.
ANALYSIS: Will Middle East turmoil finally reach Jordan?
Is Jordan about to become a victim of the misnamed "Arab Spring?"
Watch: Twenty-two wounded Gazans transferred to Jordan
Siege on Gaza? Wounded Gazans cross into Israel, then leave via Jordan.
Is Jordan about to fall apart?
The ruling that infuriated the Jordanians
Jordanian government files complaint with Israel over court decision that Jewish teenage girls have right to pray near Temple Mount.
Egypt and Jordan blast Israel over Gaza deaths
Egypt and Jordan accuse Israel of excessive force following deaths of Gazans who clashed with IDF soldiers near border.
Jordanian court jails 4 Arabs for terror against Israel
Jordanian court jails 4 Palestinian Authority Arabs for terrorism, arms offenses against Israel.
Two Jordanians jailed for planning attacks for ISIS
Two Jordanians sentenced to 10 years with hard labor for planning attacks on the Amman embassies of Russia, Iran and Israel.
Dead Sea's revival with Red Sea canal edges closer to reality
Jordan, Israel, may finally begin project to save Dead Sea from drying up.
ISIS attack on Israeli businessmen in Jordan thwarted
Jordanian newspaper reports that ISIS cells planned to attack Israeli businessmen visiting Jordan, American embassy in Amman.
New Israeli ambassador to Jordan
Senior Foreign Ministry official Amir Weissbrod to replace Ambassador Einat Schlein as aftermath of Israeli embassy incident.
Jordan's King:
'United States must play a role in Israel-PA peace'
King Abdullah II of Jordan criticizes Trump's Jerusalem declaration, but stresses U.S. is essential to any hope of Israel-PA peace.
Israel reopening Jordan embassy - gradually
Foreign Ministry announces 'gradual reopening' of embassy in Amman 6 months after security guard stabbed, sparking deadly shooting incident.
Jordan demands: World must protect Arab rights in Jerusalem
'International community has obligation to protect Palestinian rights in Jerusalem and fund UNRWA', says Jordan's King Abdullah.
Arab leaders: Negotiations possible, 'despite J'lem declaration'
Jordanian, Saudi leaders express 'optimism' at renewal of peace negotiations. 'Negotiations depend on the goodwill of the sides.'
TSA orders Middle East countries to inspect air cargo
TSA orders airports in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE to carefully inspect U.S.-bound air cargo.
Jordan: Eastern J'lem must be capital of Palestinian state
Jordanian King expresses 'concern' to VP Pence over Trump's J'lem declaration, warns it could lead to regional 'radicalization.'
Israel pays Jordan $5 million
Israel compensates families of Jordanians shot by Israeli security guard. One of those killed attacked the guard for nationalistic reasons.
Israel apologizes to Jordan over Amman shooting incident
Gov't spokesman in Amman says Israel ready to take legal measures against guard, offered compensation for families of 2 Jordanians killed.
Abbas has opened the door to Israel-Jordan negotiations
Arab League to seek recognition of 'Palestine'
Arab League will seek international recognition of a Palestinian state with eastern Jerusalem as its capital, Jordan announces.
Egyptian officer: Ramallah can be Palestinian state's capital
NY Times reports Egyptian intelligence officer encouraged talk shows to support US Pres. Trump's recognition of Jerusalem.
Bannon: Let Jordan have Judea and Samaria
Excerpts from explosive new book claim Breitbart editor, ex-Trump chief strategist said Mideast plan included surrender of land to Jordan.
Jordan: Israel denying the region peace
Jordan’s Foreign Minister criticizes Israel following approval of “United Jerusalem Bill” and Likud Central Committee vote on sovereignty.
Watch: Jordan's King Abdullah unleashed
Jordanian army released video showing King Abdullah taking part in training exercise with infantry troops.
Japan won't move embassy to Jerusalem
In meeting with Jordanian counterpart, Japan's Foreign Minister says his country won't follow in U.S. footsteps.
Jordan condemns Guatemala
Jordanian government says Guatemala's decision to move embassy to Jerusalem is a flagrant violation of international law.
Jordan: Judaizing Jerusalem will bring violence and extremism
Jordanian, Saudi kings reiterate 'Palestinian right' to establish Jerusalem as capital of future 'Palestinian' state.
Jordan:
'Jerusalem recognition would have dangerous consequences'
Jordanian Foreign Minister warns United States against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Jordanian sentenced to 10 years over ISIS plot
Court in Amman jails Jordanian man for 10 years for plotting attacks on behalf of ISIS.
To placate Jordan, Israel to replace ambassador
In wake of deadly embassy shooting this summer, Israel to replace Israeli ambassador in bid to placate Jordanian government.
Watch: Jordanian MP supports suicide bombings in Israel
Yahya Al-Saud, who infamously challenged MK Oren Hazan to a duel, backs "martyrdom bombings" in Israel.
Joy infused with sadness
Orphan wed two months after her father drowned
Miriam Sarah Blau marries two months after father, Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Blau, drowned trying to save his 15-year-old daughter.
Reflections on the Balfour Declaration
Jordan's King backs Fatah-Hamas deal
Jordan's King Abdullah II says Fatah-Hamas reconciliation will help in pushing forward Israel-PA peace talks.
Jordan: Jews on Temple Mount are a 'provocation' to Muslims
Jordanian minister claims Jews visiting Temple Mount 'harm' Al-Aqsa mosque, 'provoke' Muslims around the world.
UNESCO agrees to delay anti-Israel votes
UNESCO unanimously agrees to delay votes on anti-Israel resolutions by six months.
'It is in our common interest to strengthen peace with Jordan'
Minister visits site of first major Israeli-Jordanian project since 1994 peace treaty. 'Project will bring prosperity to both peoples.'
Will Jordan waive demand to place Israeli guard on trial?
Jordanian media claims King Abdullah prepared to waive demand that Israeli security guard who shot two after being stabbed be indicted.
Father drowns in Jordan River, leaves 15 orphans
Father drowns attempting to save daughter in Jordan River, leaves behind 15 children.
Two teens pulled from Jordan River
Two teenagers pulled unconscious from the Jordan River, in an area not open for hikers.
Counter-terrorism Bureau: Don't travel to North Korea or Turkey
Israel's Counter-terrorism Bureau issues travel warnings ahead of Jewish holidays.
Jordan blasts MKs for visiting Temple Mount
Jordanian government accuses MKs of "breaking into" Temple Mount when they visited the compound as part of a police pilot program.
The King and I:
Abbas parleys with Jordanian King on Israel
Abbas speaks with Abdullah II about Israel peace process ahead of Abbas senior White House official Ramallah meeting.
Jordan demands Israeli apology, indictment of Israeli guard
Jordan refuses to readmit Israeli embassy staff until Jewish state apologizes for security guard shooting after stabbing attack.
Watch: 'Jews withhold cancer cure, AIDS medicine'
The Jordanian TV show also said that the Rothschilds control the world.
Arab foreign ministers welcome Kushner visit
Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers, along with PA official in charge of foreign affairs, express support for U.S. peace efforts.
Jordan: Israeli delegation is not coming back
Jordanian newspaper reports that Jordan is refusing to allow the return of Israeli Embassy officials until 'guarantees' are given.
10 haredi students nearly drown in Jordan River
Police rescue 10 members of haredi family from rough waters in Jordan River.
Jordan's shameful record
Jordan and PA want clear U.S. position on Palestinian state
Following meeting between Jordan's King and PA chairman, the sides call on Washington to clarify its position on a two-state solution.