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Jordanian King to US Jews: Support PA State, 2002 Saudi Plan

Jordan's King Abdullah II met with American Jewish leaders Tuesday, urging them to help pressure Israel to accept the 2002 Saudi Peace Plan.

A joint Israel-Jordan earthquake drill was held Monday despite continued friction over Arab riots on the Temple Mount and the status of Jerusalem.

A professor in Jordan, considered one of Israel’s warmest Arab neighbors, charges that Israel will wage war against Egypt and Lebanon for water.

Egypt and Jordan have joined Arab countries at war with Israel in saying they will not normalize ties before an Israel-PA peace deal is signed.

Kuwaiti, Jordanian and Saudi officials gave US leaders Obama and Clinton the same message: more pressure on Israel, now.

Jordan has begun revoking the citizenship of thousands of Palestinians. Officials say it is intended to head off any Israeli plan to expel Arabs.

PM Netanyahu gathered ministers to find ways to help PA Arabs.The Allenby Bridge will be open 24 hours a day and economic projects are under way.

PA Chairman Abbas changes mind and joins Israel and Jordan in supporting the Dead Sea in the New 7 Natural Wonders of the World Contest.