Jordan’s King Torn Between His Government, His People and Israel
Dima Abumaria, The Media Line
March 14, 2018
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Jerusalem tension leaves Jordan more exposed to Mideast turmoil
Jewish Journal
November 6, 2014
As Jordan joins a military campaign against Islamic State militants in Syria, tensions in Jerusalem pose a potentially bigger risk to a nation only slightly scathed by the turmoil sweeping the Middle East.
Netanyahu, Abdullah met in Amman over Jerusalem violence
Jewish Journal
November 3, 2014
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordanian King Abdullah II reportedly met in Amman to discuss tension in Jerusalem and on the Temple Mount.
Israeli envoy: Jordan king blasting Israel to appease his Arab allies
Jewish Journal
October 24, 2014
Israel’s ambassador to Jordan suggested that King Abdullah’s recent allegation that Israel kills Arab children en masse stems from pressure by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt.
Peres rues Israeli army’s killing of Jordanian judge
Jewish Journal
March 17, 2014
Israeli President Shimon Peres in a conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan expressed Israel’s regret over the shooting of a Jordanian judge.
Netanyahu discusses peace process with King Abdullah in Amman visit
Jewish Journal
January 16, 2014
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced visit to Amman to meet with King Abdullah II of Jordan.
Abbas, Jordanian king sign agreement to defend Jerusalem
Jewish Journal
April 2, 2013
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordanian King Abdullah II signed an agreement to coordinate efforts to defend Jerusalem and its holy sites.
White House describes ‘progress’ in Jordan talks
Jewish Journal
January 18, 2012
The Obama administration heralded progress in Israeli-Palestinian talks held under Jordanian auspices.
Saudis breathe new life into diplomacy
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March 9, 2007
For the first time in years, serious Israeli-Arab peace moves seem to be afoot. The key mover is Saudi Arabia, and the key document is a 2002 peace initiative that it sponsored.
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