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White House spokesperson:

'Trump won't waiver from Gaza relocation plan'

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt acknowledges that Trump and King Abdullah II of Jordan hold differing views on Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans, but says Trump won't waiver from the plan.

'Trump won't waiver from Gaza relocation plan'

Jordanian Bar official tramples Israeli flag

Foreign Ministry condemns Jordanian Bar Deputy chief's trampling of Israeli flag, and the Jordanian government's silence.

Jordanian Bar official tramples Israeli flag

Jordanian King:

'We are against the displacement of Palestinians'

After meeting Trump, Jordan’s King Abdullah II says he reaffirmed his country’s firm stance against the displacement of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza and Judea and Samaria.

'We are against the displacement of Palestinians'

Trump:

'I could conceivably withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan'

US President says he could “conceivably” withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan if they refuse to take in Gazans as part of Trump’s plan for the Strip.

'I could conceivably withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan'

Middle East leaders oppose Gaza displacement in letter to Rubio

Five Arab foreign ministers and senior PA official send letter to US Secretary of State, expressing opposition to any plans that would displace Palestinian Arabs from Gaza.

Middle East leaders oppose Gaza displacement in letter to Rubio

King Abdullah of Jordan to meet Trump next week

Jordan's King Abdullah II agrees to visit the White House on February 11 for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, the royal palace announces.

King Abdullah of Jordan to meet Trump next week

Jordan to extradite Sbarro terrorist

Jordan to remove terrorist Ahlam al-Tamimi, who helped carry out the Sbarro pizzeria bombing in 2001, from its territory tonight, reports say.

Jordan to extradite Sbarro terrorist

Trump insists:

'Egypt and Jordan will do it, they will take in Gazans'

US President unfazed by Egypt and Jordan rejecting his plan which would see them taking in Palestinian Arabs from Gaza: They’re going to do it. We do a lot for them, and they’re going to do it.

'Egypt and Jordan will do it, they will take in Gazans'

Jordanian official:

Solving Gaza conflict may come at Jordan's expense

Faisal Al-Fayez, chair of Jordanian Senate, expresses concern that efforts to solve the 'Palestinian problem' will come at the expense of Jordan's stability and security.

Solving Gaza conflict may come at Jordan's expense

After Trump remarks on Gazans

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King

US Secretary of State speaks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two days after Trump floated the idea of Jordan taking in Gazans.

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King

Egypt rejects Trump idea to relocate Gazans

Egypt rejects idea floated by Trump regarding the evacuation of Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan, reiterates "continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land."

Egypt rejects Trump idea to relocate Gazans

Trump:

'I'd like Jordan and Egypt to take in more people from Gaza'

US President suggests potential mass relocation of Gazans to other countries, such as Jordan and Egypt, to essentially "clean out" the conflict-ridden area and start anew.

'I'd like Jordan and Egypt to take in more people from Gaza'

Jordan, French-led investors to launch water desalination plant

The project follows Jordan’s withdrawal from an initiative with Israel aimed at connecting the Dead Sea and the Red Sea via pipelines.

Jordan, French-led investors to launch water desalination plant

Researcher warns:

Coup in Jordan could present serious challenge to Israel

Middle East scholar Pinhas Inbari warns of possible unrest and coup in Jordan, which could have severe implications for Israel.

Coup in Jordan could present serious challenge to Israel

Two charged in connection to drone strike on US troops in Jordan

Two Iranians, including a US citizen, were charged for illegally exporting sensitive technology to Iran that was used in a strike on an outpost in Jordan that killed three US reservists.

Two charged in connection to drone strike on US troops in Jordan

A proactive Israel must seize the day

The left’s dangerous plans ignore a critical truth about the Middle East: things change rapidly, and no peace agreement can be relied upon. Only the strong survive in this neighborhood. Opinion.

A proactive Israel must seize the day

Israel returns bodies of two terrorists to Jordan

The bodies of two terrorists who carried out a shooting attack near the Dead Sea earlier this year have been returned to Jordan, IDF confirms.

Israel returns bodies of two terrorists to Jordan

Jordan and Egypt demand the war in Gaza end

The King of Jordan and the Egyptian President met in Cairo and demanded that Israel end the war and allow for the creation of a Palestinian state.

Jordan and Egypt demand the war in Gaza end

Jordanian official:

'Shooting near embassy - a terror attack against security forces'

Jordan's Minister of Government Communications says early morning shooting near the Israeli embassy in Amman was "a terrorist attack against public security forces" and states that such criminals "will face just retribution."

'Shooting near embassy - a terror attack against security forces'

Jordan:

Man opens fire in vicinity of Israeli embassy and is neutralized

Man opens fire near the Israeli embassy in Amman and is later neutralized. Jordanian security forces close the road to the embassy. Three police officers injured.

Man opens fire in vicinity of Israeli embassy and is neutralized

Amman protest:

Annexation of Judea and Samaria 'declaration of war on Jordan'

Friday protest in Amman, Jordan, calls for Jordanian government to take steps against Israel, following reports that Israel may annex parts of Judea and Samaria.

Annexation of Judea and Samaria 'declaration of war on Jordan'

Watch:

Jordanian helicopters deliver aid to Gaza

8 helicopters from Jordan deliver 720 boxes of food, medical equipment, and hygiene equipment to Gaza.

Jordanian helicopters deliver aid to Gaza

Jordan:

Ten years prison sentence for smuggling guns into Israel

A Jordanian court sentenced a former parliament member, who smuggled hundreds of guns into Israel, to ten years in prison.

Ten years prison sentence for smuggling guns into Israel

Two soldiers injured:

Terrorists in disguise infiltrate Israel from Jordan

Multiple terrorists disguised as army personnel cross into Israel from Jordan, open fire at Jewish town near Dead Sea. Two terrorists eliminated, two IDF soldiers moderately injured.

Terrorists in disguise infiltrate Israel from Jordan

Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan: 'Israel existential threat'

The Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan calls on King Abdullah to respond to the will of the people who regard the 'Zionist enemy' as an existential threat to Jordan.

Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan: 'Israel existential threat'

Lebanese media outlet: Israeli strike on Iran to begin soon

Jordanian NGOs recommend civilians remain near protected spaces, warn any Israeli military operation against Iran may trigger immediate Iranian response; no official confirmation of reports.

Lebanese media outlet: Israeli strike on Iran to begin soon

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

Turkey and Qatar criticize Israel, accuse it of committing 'genocide in the Gaza Strip'.

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

Encouraging terrorism

Mass rallies in Jordan in memory of Allenby Crossing terrorist

At rallies held throughout the Hashemite Kingdom, participants express support for the "act of heroism" carried out by the terrorist who murdered three Israelis.

Mass rallies in Jordan in memory of Allenby Crossing terrorist

Allenby Crossing attack:

Israel returns body of terrorist to Jordan

Israel returned the body of the Jordanian terrorist who murdered three border-crossing employees due to heavy pressure from the officials in the Jordanian government and military.

Israel returns body of terrorist to Jordan

Jordan:

King Abdullah taps technocrat aid as new Prime Minister

Jordan's designated Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan is a Harvard graduate and a widely respected technocrat who has several various positions in the past.

King Abdullah taps technocrat aid as new Prime Minister

Threat to Israel

Muslim Brotherhood makes gains in Jordanian elections

Preliminary figures project the Islamist Action Front (IAF), the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood, to receive up to one-fifth of the seats in the Jordanian Parliament.

Muslim Brotherhood makes gains in Jordanian elections

'An individual act'

Jordan issues weak condemnation of Allenby Crossing attack

Jordanian Foreign Ministry says it is "closely following" investigations into shooting attack in which three Israelis were murdered, stresses need for "de-escalation measures".

Jordan issues weak condemnation of Allenby Crossing attack

'An important step'

Jordan welcomes British suspension of weapons licenses to Israel

Jordan's Foreign Ministry says Britain's decision to suspend some export licenses for weapons to Israel is an important step to protect civilians.

Jordan welcomes British suspension of weapons licenses to Israel

Earthquake felt in northern and central Israel

It is believed that the epicenter is an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale that occurred in Syria and was felt in other countries in the region.

Earthquake felt in northern and central Israel

Foreign Minister Katz:

'Iran establishing new front on Israel's eastern border'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Israel Katz explained how Iran is working to smuggle weapons and funds from Jordan to terrorists in Judea and Samaria who carry out attacks in central Israel.

'Iran establishing new front on Israel's eastern border'

On heels of deadly attack:

IDF considering new Division on Jordanian Border

The new IDF Division, if created, will be charged with guarding the length of the Jordanian border as well as fighting terror from within Judea and Samaria.

IDF considering new Division on Jordanian Border

Arab countries to Iran:

Lower intensity of attack on Israel

Jordan, Egypt, working to calm regional tensions, urge Iran to tone down intensity of planned attacks on Israel.

Lower intensity of attack on Israel

Amid fears of escalation:

Jordan's FM visits Iran, meets senior officials

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi makes rare visit to Iran amid preparations in Israel for Iranian retaliation for elimination of Ismail Haniyeh.

Jordan's FM visits Iran, meets senior officials

Due to 'escalating situation'

Wizz Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Israel

Wizz Air becomes latest airline to temporarily suspend flights amid concerns over retaliation for recent eliminations of terrorist leaders.

Wizz Air temporarily suspends flights to and from Israel

'Iranian destabilization plot'

Jordanian authorities find explosives in Amman

Jordanian security forces say explosives found in a warehouse in an industrial zone and in a residential neighborhood near an airport used by US military planes were planted by Iranian agents.

Jordanian authorities find explosives in Amman

Mecca:

14 Jordanians dead, 17 missing at annual pilgrimage

According to the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs, the pilgrims died as a result of heatstroke as temperatures in the Saudi city are expected to reach 116 F.

14 Jordanians dead, 17 missing at annual pilgrimage

Jordan's Foreign Minister:

'Israel will become more of a pariah state'

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi call on Israel to abide by Security Council resolution for plan to end the war in Gaza which has been rejected by Hamas.

'Israel will become more of a pariah state'

Jordanian authorities foil Iranian-backed destabilization plot

Weapons were sent by Iranian-backed militias in Syria to a cell of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan that has links to the military wing of Hamas with an aim to destabilize the US-allied kingdom.

Jordanian authorities foil Iranian-backed destabilization plot

Jordan's Queen Rania:

'I try to put myself in the shoes of hostages’ mothers'

Jordan’s Queen Rania al-Abdullah tells CBS she feels empathy for Israeli mothers who have children in Hamas captivity, but urges Israel not to channel the trauma of October 7 to fuel a cycle of “retribution and revenge.”

'I try to put myself in the shoes of hostages’ mothers'

Hamas official:

We will move to Jordan if forced to leave Qatar

'We (Hamas) will determine the fate of the war, not the Zionist regime or the USA, who thought they could destroy Hamas in a week.'

We will move to Jordan if forced to leave Qatar

Jordanian Foreign Min. attempts to draw attention back to Gaza

Ayman al-Safadi, Jordanian Foreign Minister, claims 'danger of escalation and expansion of the war' continually increasing.

Jordanian Foreign Min. attempts to draw attention back to Gaza

Israeli message of reassurance:

Any reaction against Iran will not endanger Arab countries

Israel conveyed a message to the countries in the region, that any retaliation for the Iranian attack, would not endanger their stability and regimes.

Any reaction against Iran will not endanger Arab countries

Israeli official:

'Jordan allowed Israeli fighter jets into its airspace'

Israeli air force official says Jordan allowed Israeli fighter jets into its airspace to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones during Saturday's attack.

'Jordan allowed Israeli fighter jets into its airspace'

Under cover of the war

Iran’s attempt at destabilizing Jordan

Further deterioration in relations between Iran and Jordan – after the latter officially announced that it helped intercept the attack against Israel.

Iran’s attempt at destabilizing Jordan

What is happening in Jordan?

The hearts of Jordanians are mostly in the wrong place now when it comes to real peace, but this could be changed through the decisive will of a peace-seeking leadership. Opiinion.

What is  happening in Jordan?

Jordan, France and Egypt:

'Ceasefire must be implemented without delay'

King Abdullah II of Jordan, French President Emmanuel Macron and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in op-ed for Washington Post: An operation in Rafah would have “dangerous consequences”.

'Ceasefire must be implemented without delay'

IDF confirms:

Drone launched from Iraq hit IDF building in Eilat

Following nighttime sirens in Eilat and surrounding areas, due to hostile aircraft infiltration, IDF confirms drone hit military building in the area of the Gulf of Eilat.

Drone launched from Iraq hit IDF building in Eilat

Jordan makes 10 airdrops of humanitarian relief into Gaza

Jordan's army says the move is part of Jordan's keenness to help Gazans overcome the difficult conditions during the holy month of Ramadan.

Jordan makes 10 airdrops of humanitarian relief into Gaza

Jordan:

Protesters arrested on way to Israeli embassy

Jordanian anti-riot police beat and arrest dozens of demonstrators who tried to storm the Israeli embassy in Amman.

Protesters arrested on way to Israeli embassy

US Army and Jordanian Air Force airdrop aid into Gaza

CENTCOM says the latest airdrop included 13,080 meal equivalents.

US Army and Jordanian Air Force airdrop aid into Gaza

Jordan:

Police clash with protesters marching on Israeli embassy

Riot police fire teargas to push back hundreds of Jordanian demonstrators marching on the Israeli embassy in Amman in protest over Israel’s operation in Gaza.

Police clash with protesters marching on Israeli embassy

Breach in Jordan-Israel border fence discovered

Six people caught crossing border from Jordan into Israel seeking employment.

Breach in Jordan-Israel border fence discovered

US conducts second airdrop of aid into Gaza

US army, in coordination with the Jordanian Air Force, drops over 36,800 US and Jordanian meal equivalents in northern Gaza.

US conducts second airdrop of aid into Gaza

Jordan requests that Israel extend water agreement

Israel weighing options after Jordan request to extend increased water supply agreement.

Jordan requests that Israel extend water agreement

US airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza

In joint operation, US and Jordan airdrop 66 bundles of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

US airdrops humanitarian aid into Gaza