Jordan

Threats on eight fronts: Israel faces post-ceasefire security challenges

Israel shifts focus from Lebanon's ceasefire to growing threats in Gaza, West Bank, Iran, and beyond.

Katz gets approval to build Jordan fence to block Iranian plots

Smotrich approves tens of millions of shekels for fence he had prevented under Gallant

Gunshots fired near Israeli Embassy in Jordan, gunman reportedly dead

Police called on residents to stay in their homes as security personnel conducted a search for the culprits, a security source said.

24/11/2024

IDF interceptor possibly crashed into Jordan, videos show

An earlier IDF statement had said that an interceptor had malfunctioned and fallen in the Eilat region.

Jordan’s King Hussein

How Israel’s war risks destroying ties with Jordan and regional allies

The longevity of peace treaties with Jordan and Egypt may create the impression that these relationships are immune to crises. However, this assumption should not be put to the test.

11/11/2024

Jordan's tourism crisis: Gaza, Lebanon wars deter Middle East visitors

A crisis across the region's tourism industry since the start of the Israel-Hamas war 13 months ago is being felt acutely in Jordan.

By REUTERS
09/11/2024

Unprepared and defenseless: Reservists warn of threats on Jordanian border

Large sections of the border are surrounded by an old barrier that can be easily crossed. 

04/11/2024

Did Israel breach Jordanian airspace while attacking Iran? Saturday morning flight raises tensions

Considering that Jordan played a positive role in defending against Iranian missile attacks on Israel last April, its response to an Israeli airspace breach is likely to be calculated.

Blinken closes out week of ambitious diplomatic talks with UAE, Jordan and Lebanon

Blinken and Al Nahyan discussed efforts to "end the war in Gaza and secure the release of all hostages" and continued discussions about the "post-conflict period."

Should Israel accept Jordan's olive branch during the war?

If there are 57 Arab and Muslim countries willing to live in peace with Israel, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi's proposal is not something to dismiss out of hand.

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