Jordan

Israel's New Tourist Attraction: the Jewish Doctor

Ministers announce new legislation regulating the medical tourism industry, in which Israel hopes to become a global leader.

FBI to Investigate Tennessee Shooter's Trip to Jordan

Counterterrorism investigators looking closely at a seven-month trip to Jordan in 2014 by Mohammod Youssuf Abdulazeez.

Iran Rejects Claim it is Linked to Jordan Terror Suspect

Iranian Revolutionary Guard rejects as "baseless" reports in Jordan that arrested terror suspect is linked to an Iranian group.

House Approves Closer Military Ties with Jordan

House of Representatives approves legislation to ramp up military cooperation with Jordan, including arms sales.

Jordan Arrests Iranian Agent Plotting Major Terror Attack

Suspect, a member of Revolutionary Guards elite Qods Force, was planning the worst terror attack in Jordan in a decade, officials say.

Lion Cubs Moved from Gaza to Jordan Due to Financial Burden

Two lion cubs taken from Gaza to Jordan through Israel after their maintenance becomes too great a financial burden on owner.

Nervous of ISIS Invasion, Jordan Planning Buffer Zone in Syria

As ISIS advances towards its borders, vowing to invade, Jordan reportedly planning for Syria ground op - but Obama admin afraid to commit.

Israel Approves Security Fence on Jordan Border

Security Cabinet backs Netanyahu's proposal to build 30 km barrier from Eilat to planned Timna airport, as Jordan ties continue to flag.

France Urges Jordan to Extradite Paris Terrorist

French Foreign Minister asks Jordan to extradite terrorist who carried out attack on a Paris Jewish restaurant in 1982.

Extraditing Jordanian Murderer of Jews 'Difficult'

Jordan releases mastermind of lethal attack on Paris Jewish restaurant on bail, source reveals extradition unlikely to happen.

Jordan Fears Imminent ISIS Invasion

Jordan is preparing for invasions by Islamic terror groups by arming Bedouins in Syria and Iraq to prevent incursions, reports say.

Our own Obama?

President Celebrates 'Beauty, Kindness and Mercy' of Islam

President Rivlin marks Jordanian Independence Day by speaking Arabic at Tel Aviv embassy, extolling 'rich world of Islam.'

Abbas: 'Jordan and Palestine are One People in Two States'

Palestinian Authority leader makes statement likely to overjoy Israeli nationalists during meeting with Jordanian soccer head in Amman.

Four Jordanians Jailed for ISIS Links

Jordan sentences four people to two years in jail each for having tried to join ISIS and for promoting the jihadists online.

Muslim Incitement Boomerangs on the Temple Mount

Waqf incitement backfires badly after mob drives Jordan's head Islamic Judge out of Al Aqsa Mosque for not 'leading Islamic army.'

Jordan Rejects Syrian Accusations of 'Training Terrorists'

Accusation by Assad regime that Amman is supporting 'terrorist groups' including Nusra Front have 'no basis in reality,' says kingdom.

Syria Accuses Jordan of Training 'Terrorists'

Syria claims Jordan is training "terrorists" on its soil, urges the UN Security Council to take action.

PA's Electricity Grid to be Connected to Jordan

Will the PA finally stop depending on Israel for electricity? PA official says Judea and Samaria's grid will be connected to Jordan.

Islamic, Western Countries in Joint Military Drill

10,000 troops take part in major military exercise, including special forces - half of them from the United States.

Fear in Jordan: Arabs Abandoned Us, We Can Rely Only on Israel

Jordanian columnist expresses concern that country's weakness leads it to 'dangerous' situation of having to rely exclusively on Israel.

Jordan Jails 6 Men for Waving ISIS Flag

Court in Jordan orders six men jailed for waving the ISIS flag and singing jihadist slogans at a wedding.

Jordan: Israeli 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.

What Syrian Refugees Mean for the 'Jordan is Palestine' Argument

Refugees from Syria and Iraq are converging on Jordan, changing the country's demographics and how it relates to Palestinians.

Pursuit of Jewish Rights on the Mount is Challenge for Jordan

Jordan is used to the status quo in Jerusalem, but it might have to overcome its own pride and soon accept Jewish demands for change.

IDF Sources: ISIS Accumulating Support Near Israel-Jordan Border

Southern Command sources claim Islamic State is gaining support in southern Jordan, kilometers away from the border with Israel.

'Ritual Talmudic Dance' in Jordan Airport Sparks Furor

Jordanian parliament angrily debates and locals denounce 'pig Jews,' following Jewish dance circle in Amman airport.

Jordan and Russia Sign Deal on Nuclear Power Plant

Russia to build Jordan's first nuclear power plant, with two 1,000-megawatt reactors in the country's north.

Jordan's Abdullah Blames Stalled Peace Talks for ISIS

Israeli 'injustices' on 'Palestinian rights' is a 'rallying cry' says Abdullah, although ISIS in Israel primarily fighting Hamas and PA.

Jordan, Israel to Link Dead Sea with Red Sea

Deal signed in Amman to pump Red Sea into Dead Sea as part of efforts to boost Israel's water supply.

'Serious mishap'

Are Terrorists Infiltrating the Jordanian Border?

IDF caught off guard as two people breach border in Negev and disappear into car - what is blocking new fence to stop terrorist incursions?

Report: Fight Against ISIS Has Tightened Israel-Jordan Relations

Common enemy? Israel-Jordan relationship reportedly improving as both sides struggle to battle radical Islamism, security source says.

UAE Back on the Attack Against ISIS

After a brief hiatus following ISIS's burning a Jordanian pilot alive, UAE raids drop death on ISIS terrorists in comeback.

Syria Won't Allow Foreign Ground Troops to Fight ISIS

Syria's Foreign Minister says his country will not allow foreign ground troops on its territory to fight ISIS.

Bahrain to Join Fight Against ISIS

Jordan's royal palace said Monday that Bahrain is ready to join Jordan in its fight against terrorist organization Islamic State.

Jordan Says ISIS is '20% Defeated'

In revenge for burning of pilot, Jordan strikes 56 air raids since last Thursday; Kerry says fifth of ISIS-held land taken back.

Coalition Strikes Continue as Fate of US Captive Unsure

ISIS claims aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller killed in coalition airstrike as her parents ask for info, but Jordan claims it's a 'sick trick.'

UAE Rejoins Coalition, Deploys Fighter Jets to Jordan

After Jordanian pilot burned UAE pulled out, but now it appears to be redoubling efforts to smash ISIS terrorists.

Jordanian Queen Joins Anti-ISIS March for Murdered Pilot

Queen Rania joins marchers chanting 'we are all Maaz', in protest of burning alive of pilot Maaz al-Kassasbeh.

Jordan Fights the Enemy, and It's Not Israel

Jordan Vows to 'Eradicate' ISIS After Pilot's Murder

Dozens of airstrikes on ISIS only the 'beginning of our retaliation' over 'horrific and brutal murder' of Jordanian pilot.

UAE Demands US Arm Sunni Groups Against ISIS

Abu Dhabi demands that the international coalition against ISIS arm local Sunni tribes in Iraq to fight the jihadists.

Jordan Strikes Dozens of ISIS Targets in Continued Revenge

Amman launches tens of retaliatory strikes against Islamic State after the group 'heinously' burned its pilot alive.

Netanyahu Calls Jordan's Abdullah After Ambassador Returned

Netanyahu sends condolences over pilot burned to death by ISIS and notes 'importance' of envoy returning to Israel after Temple Mount rift.

Jordan Strikes ISIS in Revenge for Pilot Burning

After pilot burned to death, Jordan slams ISIS targets and King Abdullah II visits the family's mourning tent.

Reports: Jordan In, UAE Out of anti-ISIS Coalition

Jordan is likely to join the US-led coalition fighting ISIS, a source told Arab media Thursday.

Liberman Praises Jordanian King for Executing ISIS Terrorists

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman on Wednesday praised Jordan's King Abdullah for executing two terrorists in 'revenge' against ISIS.

ISIS 'Held Public Screenings' of Pilot Being Burned to Death

Activists say Islamic State used projectors and screens to play gruesome execution of Jordanian pilot 'over and over again' in Raqqa.

Jordan Executes Jihadist Prisoners in Response to ISIS

Jordan executes two jihadist prisoners, a response to ISIS after it brutally murdered a Jordanian pilot.

UN Chief Condemns 'Appalling' ISIS Killing of Jordanian Pilot

UN Secretary-General says ISIS is "a terrorist organization with no regard for human life".

Jordan's King Slams 'Cowardly' ISIS After Pilot Executed

Jordan's King Abdullah says ISIS is a "criminal, stray gang that has nothing to do with our true religion".

Jordan's revenge?

Jordan to Execute Jailed Terrorists after Pilot Burned Alive

After ISIS releases video of Maaz al-Kassasbeh's execution, officials say female suicide bomber, 4 others, to be killed in response.

Jordan Returns Ambassador to Israel

After pulling envoy over 'violations' at Temple Mount, where its Waqf imposes discrimination against Jews, Jordan returns ambassador.

Jordan Vows to Do 'Everything' to Save Life of ISIS-Held Pilot

Amman pledges to save Maaz al-Kassasbeh after ISIS murders Kenji Goto before a prisoner swap can be arranged.

Talks to Free Japanese, Jordanian ISIS Hostages 'Deadlocked'

Deadline for prisoner swap with Jordan passes, but still no word on the fate of Kenji Goto or Maaz al-Kassasbeh.

Jordan Demands Proof of Life from ISIS Before Swapping

ISIS demands female terrorist for Japanese journalist and Jordanian pilot, but Jordan wants to know first the pilot is really alive still.

Why Does ISIS Want a Failed Female Suicide Bomber Released?

ISIS is demanding a swap for Japanese journalist and Jordanian pilot - but why Rishawi of Al Qaeda in Iraq?

Jordan Arrests Two 'Reporters' Over Hostage Swap Rumors

Managers of Jordanian website arrested for fueling rumors suicide bomber in Jordanian custody to be exchanged for ISIS hostage.

ISIS Issues New Threat to Kill Jordanian Pilot

ISIS threatens to execute Jordanian pilot if female suicide bomber not released by sunset, new recording by Japanese hostage states.

ISIS Wants Female Jihadist Released by Sunset

In new recording, Japanese hostage Kenji Goto issues new threat to Jordan on behalf of ISIS.

Report: Jordan Agrees to Prisoner Swap with ISIS

Jordanian gov't says it is willing to free a senior female terrorist in return for a pilot captured in Syria, as 24-hour deadline looms.