King Abdullah II

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

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

Jordan Jittery as Islamists Advance in Iraq

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

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.

Iran Calls Obama 'Two-Faced' On Saudi Rights

Tehran slams Obama's 'hypocrisy' for not raising Saudi human rights breaches during visit last week, accuses US and Israel of 'terror.'

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.

Israel 'Regrets' Allenby Bridge Incident

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

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".

Kerry Makes Surprise Visit to Jordan to Discuss Talks

US Secretary of State to meet with King Abdullah II in Aqaba Friday as part of ongoing peace talks between Israel and PA.

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.

Obama Pledges More Aid to Jordan

Obama pledges to provide Jordan with more aid as it copes with a flood of Syrian refugees.

Jordanian Islamists Rally Against Israel-PA Peace

Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood supporters protest in Jordan against Kerry's framework, burn Israeli flags.

Tensions In Jordan: Deal Must 'Return Palestinians'

King Abdullah II visits Obama, as his tenuous hold over Jordan leads to warnings he must push 'Palestinians' out or lose the monarchy.

John Kerry to Present Framework Deal at End of January

Outline for potential deal to be announced in Jordan; US to push meeting between PA, Israel under Jordanian supervision.

United States Welcomes Netanyahu-Abdullah Meeting

State Department spokeswoman says U.S. was aware in advance of PM Netanyahu's trip to Jordan.

Netanyahu in Surprise Visit to Jordan

Prime Minister heads to Jordan for surprise talks over Israel-PA negotiations.

Abbas Visits Jordan, Collaborates Over Kerry Plan

Palestinian Authority Chairman, Jordanian king meet to discuss Kerry's plans for the region.

Kerry: Israel-PA Deal Will be 'Fair and Balanced'

US Secretary of State continues Middle East tour, pushing PA-Israel peace deal to Israel's neighbors.

Putin Called Saudi King, Next US Ally Lost?

Russian President Putin calls Saudi King Abdullah, talk hints Saudi Arabia like Egypt abandoning US for Russia.

Kerry Visits Riyadh, Tries to Patch Souring Relations

US Secretary of State travels to Saudi Arabia in bid to smooth tensions over US Mid-East policy

Jordanian King: Violence will Destroy Muslim World

Jordan’s King Abdullah issues dire warning about growing ethnic, sectarian violence.

Jordan's King: We Can Defend Ourselves from Syria

Jordan’s King Abdullah II vows to protect his country from the civil war in Syria.

King Abdullah: Ties with Netanyahu Have Improved

Jordan’s King says his relationship with PM Netanyahu has improved, but expresses pessimism over the two-state solution.

Jordan's King Reappoints Prime Minister

King Abdullah II of Jordan reappointed Abdullah Nsur as premier after talks between his chief of staff and parliamentarians.

Report: Netanyahu Met Jordan's King to Discuss Peace

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah II met in Jordan last week to discuss, an anonymous diplomatic source says.

Hamas Denies Discussing Two-State Solution, End to Conflict

Hamas has denied a report the terrorist organization has expressed support for a two-state solution to end the Arab- Israeli conflict.

Mashaal Meets Jordan's King to Discuss Reconciliation with Fatah

"The international community must respect Palestinian need to end division," Hamas chief tells Jordan's King in Amman.

Door Closing on Peace, Warns Jordan's King

The door is closing on the chances of a two-state solution and will be firmly shut by the end of Obama's second term, King Abdullah warns.

Jordanians Skeptical Legislative Election Will Bring Change

Jordanians skeptical about the outcome of a January 23 election say they will not vote as they are fed up with failures of past parliaments.

Jordan's King: Stalemate in Peace Efforts Increases Tension

Jordan's King meets an AIPAC delegation, warns that the stalemate in peace efforts between Israel and the PA adds to regional tensions.

Netanyahu and Jordan's King Discussed Syria's Chemicals

Reports indicate Prime Minister Netanyahu recently met Jordan's King Abdullah to discuss Assad's chemical weapons.

Jordan's Abdullah Visits Ramallah

Jordanians praise PA's UN upgrade, say the next phase must lead to negotiations on final status issues

Jordan's King Warns Netanyahu Against Ground Operation

Jordan’s King Abdullah II telephones Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and warns against a ground operation in Gaza.

Jordan's King: I'm in Power to Reform, Not Control

King Abdullah II says his goal is to stimulate reform away from a “negative” power struggle, a reference to the Muslim Brotherhood.

For the Last Time: Jordanian King Appoints A New Prime Minister

Jordan's King Abdullah II has appointed a new prime minister – for the last time – until parliamentary elections take place.

New Jordanian Ambassador to Israel

Jordan is set to appoint a new ambassador to Israel for the first time in years.

Jordan's King Urges Islamists to Take Part in Elections

Jordan's King urges the Islamist opposition to take part in upcoming elections, despite their dissatisfaction with reforms.

Jordan's PM Resigns Six Months After Taking Office

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has accepted the resignation of his Prime Minister, Awn Khasawneh.

Jordan Charges 13 Activists with Insulting the King

Jordanian military prosecutors charge 13 political activists with incitement, a day after police broke up their demonstration.

Jordan: Hamas Offices to Remain Closed

A senior Jordanian official says that the meeting between Hamas and King Abdullah II will not affect the ban on the terror group in Jordan.

2nd Round Israel-PA Talks Ends in Amman

The second round of talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority has ended in the Jordanian capital, with no apparent progress.

King Abdullah II Swears in New Government

Jordan's king Abdullah II has sworn in a new government - the second since the Arab Spring migrated to his country earlier this year.

Jordan's King Abdullah II: Israel Must Have Security

Jordanian King Abdullah II told participants at the World Economic Forum that Israel must have security in any agreement with the PA.

Jordanians Protest Near AFP’s Offices in Amman

Dozens of Jordanians demonstrated near AFP’s offices in Amman over their report of the attack on the King’s motorcade.

Expert: King Abdullah 'Not Serious' About Reforms

While Jordan’s King Abdullah promised democratic reforms, Dr. Assaf David of Hebrew U believes his intentions are neither serious nor genuine.

Abbas: US, Israel Misunderstood PA Gov't

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas says the United States and Israel have misunderstood the meaning of the unity government.

Saudis: If Dollars Won't Work, Bullets Will

Saudis crackdown on protesters in Qatif on the eve of a planned "day of rage," as protests continue, even after domestic aid packages are promised.

Netanyahu and Abdullah Hold Meeting

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

Saudi Denies Telling Obama Iran and Israel Should not Exist

Saudi King Abdullah is known for his dislike of Israel and Shi’ite-led Iran, but the monarchy denied he told Obama both countries should not exist

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.