News and updates about Aqaba

Purim spiel or a new horizon for peace?

Israel's meeting in Aqaba and the ensuing joint communique, if not a bit of playacting, suggest a move from the longterm stalemate. Op-ed.

Purim spiel or a new horizon for peace?

US reveals Israeli concessions to PA, plans for second summit

Israel will join US-mediated talks with Palestinian Authority, Jordan, and Egypt again next month, State Department reveals.

US reveals Israeli concessions to PA, plans for second summit

IDF reduces counterterror activity following Jordan summit

MK Gideon Sa'ar slams govt. after decision to reduce operations to arrest terrorists in Judea and Samaria in response to summit.

IDF reduces counterterror activity following Jordan summit

At least 10 killed, over 200 injured in tanker leak in Aqaba, Jordan

Israel offers aid after deadly toxic gas leak at Jordanian port.

At least 10 killed, over 200 injured in tanker leak in Jordan

Israel presents joint projects with Jordan

MK Ayoob Kara, hosted in his office on Thursday the US ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro - and the US ambassador to Jordan, Alice Wells.

Israel presents joint projects with Jordan

Crude oil leak in Jordan's Aqaba could harm Eilat

Jordan informs Israel that 200 tons of crude oil leaked into the Gulf of Aqaba from Aqaba port and could possibly contaminate Eliat.

Crude oil leak in Jordan's Aqaba could harm Eilat

Israel informed in advance of Egypt-Saudi pact

Egypt informed Israel in advance of its intention to transfer sovereignty over two islands in the Gulf of Aqaba to Saudi Arabia.

Israel informed in advance of Egypt-Saudi island pact

Jordan: Airport Near Eilat is Too Close to Aqaba

Jordan says planned Israeli airport in the Aravah region is too close to a Jordanian airport in the coastal city of Aqaba.

Jordan: Israeli Airport Near Eilat is Too Close to Aqaba

'Historic' Agreement to Link Red & Dead Seas

Energy Minister Silvan Shalom announces deal with Jordan and PA to save Dead Sea, provide desalinized water to all 3 parties.

'Historic' Agreement to Link Red & Dead Seas

Jihad Terror Group Takes 'Credit' for Eilat Attack

A Salafi Muslim jihadist group has claimed responsibility for Wednesday morning’s rocket attack on the Israeli resort city of Eilat.

Jihad Terror Group Claims 'Credit' for Eilat Rocket Attack

More Iron Dome Funding to be Announced

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to confirm the US has approved another $400 million for the Iron Dome defense system.

Hagel to Bring News of More Iron Dome Funding

Jordan Also Struck in Rocket Attack?

The Jordanian port city of Aqaba may also have been struck Wednesday morning in a rocket attack launched from Sinai.

Jordan May Have Also Been Struck in Rocket Attack

Israeli Seriously Injured in Jordan Car Accident

An Israeli is seriously injured in a car accident in an area of Jordan considered to be popular among Israeli tourists.

Israeli Seriously Injured in Jordan Car Accident