Articles about Jordan

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King Abdullah’s legacy – and the state of Arab-Israeli relations

Jonathan Feldstein July 21, 2022

Author writes that it is in the interest of both Israel and Jordan to have peace and that Israel should be supportive of the Hashemite monarchy which has provided stability in the region

JORDAN | GUEST COLUMN | ARAB ISRAELI RELATIONS

US, Moroccan mediation permits Allenby Crossing to stay open permanently

All Arab News Staff July 18, 2022

The U.S., Moroccan-brokered deal between Israel and Jordan comes as a concrete advance announced amid Biden visit

JORDAN | MOROCCO | US MIDDLE EAST POLICIES

Jordanian princess, Greek financier announce engagement – creating a stir in the Arab world

All Arab News Staff July 13, 2022

Speculation about the family background of the Jordanian king’s future son-in-law is making waves

JORDAN

Jordan investigates deadly gas blast, Israel offers help

Tal Heinrich June 29, 2022

Toxic gas blast at the Aqaba port killed at least 13 and injured more than 250

JORDAN

Jordan’s King Abdullah II says he would support a Middle East military alliance

All Arab News Staff June 29, 2022

Meanwhile, Israel joined a U.S.-led alliance – the Middle East Air Defense Alliance – last week

JORDAN | DEFENSE ALLIANCE | KING ABDULLAH

SAUDI RESETS TIES WITH JORDAN: Crown Prince MBS completes very positive trip to Amman, affirms Hashemite King’s historic role as custodian of Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem

Joel C. Rosenberg June 23, 2022

After years of behind-the-scenes tensions, the visit seems to have reset relations in a positive direction

SAUDI ARABIA | MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN | KING ABDULLAH | JORDAN

Saudi pundit makes shocking suggestion: Jordanian citizenship for Palestinians

Tal Heinrich June 22, 2022

Ali Shihabi says the “right of return” illusion serves the interests of Arab regimes, suggests “an expanded Palestinian–Jordanian kingdom” as a solution to the conflict

JORDAN | PALESTINIANS