Was Israel involved in Saudi, US attempts to undermine Jordan's king?

Defense Minister Benny Gantz reportedly held a secret meeting with the King of Amman at the beginning of this year due to his fear of the deteriorating relations between the King and Netanyahu.

Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as leaders gathered to deliver a joint statement on Middle East Peace talks in the East Room of the White House in Washington September 1, 2010

(photo credit: REUTERS/JASON REED)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

JUNE 12, 2021 21:33

Updated: JUNE 12, 2021 21:34

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