Hundreds of Jordanians Protest Trump Peace Plan, Call for Boycott of Bahrain Conference
Pro-Islamic chants and anti-Western rhetoric at protests a week before U.S. sponsored economic summit, which Jordan is expected to attend
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How One Tweet Claiming U.S. Rapper Bhad Bhabie's pro-Israel Got Her Jordan Show Nixed
The rapper's Amman show was scheduled for one day before her show in Tel Aviv, which is still slated to take place on July 9
Analysis Trump? Bahrain? Jordanians Outraged Over Netflix's First Original Series in Arabic
With recent protests and many in the kingdom furious over upcoming U.S.-sponsored peace summit, King Abdullah may prefer his subjects to be preoccupied with a TV show
Analysis Trump Sold Three More Bahrain Tickets, but Program Still TBD
With Egypt, Jordan and Morocco now on board, attendance of upcoming economic conference isn't really about the Palestinian issue
Palestinians Urge Egypt, Jordan to Reconsider Attending Bahrain Conference
As the only Arab states to have reached peace agreements with Israel, Egypt and Jordan's participation in the U.S.-led conference is considered especially important
Jordan, Egypt and Morocco to Attend Bahrain Conference, Says White House Official
King Abdullah reportedly says Jordan ‘should take part’ in talks so as not to ‘be left out of the room’
Church of Holy Sepulchre to Undergo First Major Restoration in Centuries
United by opposition to new Israeli laws and taxes, Greek Orthodox, Catholic, Armenian churches come together on multi-million dollar plan
Kushner to Visit Israel, Jordan to Discuss Bahrain Conference
Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser will meet with King Abdullah and Netanyahu alongside Trump's Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt and Brian Hook
Trump Cites Iran to Bypass Congress on Saudi Arms Sales
'An emergency requires the immediate sale' of weapons 'in order to deter further the malign influence of Iran,' Pompeo argues, invoking rarely used provision
Israeli Government to Continue Subsidizing Flights to Southern Resort Town of Eilat
The decision came despite criticism that many passengers benefiting from the reduced rates are Israelis or foreign tourists who end up vacationing in nearby Jordan or Egypt
Analysis Jordan May Be the Weakest Link in Trump’s Peace Initiative
A report by a former Israeli ambassador in Amman points to the taboo issue of the kingdom’s very stability
Analysis Jordan's King Is Afraid. So He Purged His Government
King Abdullah cleared out the ranks among the senior officials in the royal court and removed senior intelligence officials. There's a message to the U.S. here, and to Israel too
Fed Up With High Eilat Prices, More Israelis Are Vacationing in Jordan
Visitors say the atmosphere is unexpectedly friendly, but don’t arrive at the border without a confirmed hotel reservation – or you’ll be turned back
Jordanian King Sacks Intel Chief, Senior Officials Amid Reports of Plot
King Abdullah says move to replace his intelligence chief was prompted by complaints of shortcomings in the intelligence system
Jordan Reportedly Seeking Changes to $10 Billion Gas Deal With Israel
News of review ordered by King Abdullah send Israeli gas shares lower; sources tell Saudi newspaper that the Jordanian royal was using the report to pressure Israel
Trump Peace Plan Doesn't Include Confederation With Jordan, Says Envoy Greenblatt
'Making Jordan the homeland for Palestinians' is off the table, U.S. Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt vows, as details of much anticipated plan remain veiled
There’s a Way to Save Jordan. But It Might Kill the Dead Sea
Water crisis in the Hashemite kingdom can be eased by desalinating water from the Red Sea, with brine waste used to replenish the vanishing Dead Sea — but experts don’t agree if it will succeed
Omani Foreign Minister: Palestinians Should End Israel's Existential Fears
Omani minister says Israel 'doesn't feel secure about its future as a non-Arab country' in the region
Jordan Spurns U.S. Proposal to Mediate in Temple Mount Crisis With Israel
Americans can't function as go-between on matters concerning Jerusalem in the wake of embassy move, Jordanians say
Opinion How Jordan Is Weaponizing Archaeology Against Israel
Despite formal peace, you won't find maps naming Israel in Jordan. Visit the kingdom's archaeological sites, and the message is clear: 2000 years ago, Jews were already 'oppressors' in the Middle East
Thousands Protest in Jordan Over Trump's Recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli Territory
The demonstrators held anti-Israel signs and chanted slogans in support of Hamas as part of an annual protest to commemorate Land Day
Jordanian King Cancels Romania Trip Over PM's Plan for Jerusalem Embassy
Romania's prime minister told AIPAC that the country would move its embassy in Israel, but the statement was strongly contradicted by the country's president
Israel Seeks to Deport East Jerusalem Photographer to Jordan, Where He Can't Stay
The Interior Ministry has ordered the expulsion of Palestinian press photographer Mustafa al-Kharouf, 31, who was born in Algeria but has lived in Jerusalem with his family since age 12 and is married to a woman from E. Jerusalem
Analysis King Abdullah Is Caught Between Jordan’s Protests and Jerusalem’s Tensions
Demonstrations against corruption, rising unemployment and reports that the U.S. will support giving the Saudis and Moroccans a say on the Temple Mount are threatening the king’s throne
Jordan's King Abdullah Meets Pence, Discusses Peace Plan, ISIS and U.S. Presence in Syria
Amman officials have said in the past they would only support a peace plan that includes creation of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital
Prayers Pass Peacefully at Jerusalem Site as Israel-Jordan Talks Continue
Muslim leaders had called on worshipers to protest at Bab al-Rahma ■ Jerusalem and Amman are negotiating to ease tensions over site's closure
Senior Israeli Delegation Visits Jordan, but No Solution Yet for Temple Mount Crisis
Jerusalem and Amman still discussing potential agreement over prayer site ahead of mass Friday protest prayers
Israel and Jordan in Talks to Solve Temple Mount Crisis
The effort comes after a meeting was canceled between the compound's Islamic custodian and Jerusalem's police commander meant to avert escalation ahead of Friday's prayer