Jordan

Jordan holds first election under new law, Islamists expected to benefit from Gaza war sentiment

Jordan's first election under a new law aims to reduce tribal influence and boost parties, with Islamists expected to gain due to Gaza war.

By REUTERS
10/09/2024
 Police at the scene where three Israelis were killed in a terror shooting attack at Allenby bridge

From Naharayim to Allenby: Sad evolution of Hashemite kings response to Jordanian terror

On March 13, 1997, a Jordanian soldier killed seven Israeli schoolgirls. King Hussein's empathy contrasted with King Abdullah's current stance, reflecting a strained peace.

09/09/2024

Jordan's Islamists, buoyed by anger over Gaza, seek to shake up parliament at polls

In a country where anti-Israel sentiment runs high, the Gaza war is expected to help the electoral fortunes of the Islamic Action Front, which is Jordan's largest opposition party.

By REUTERS
09/09/2024

Queen Rania of Jordan hits out at Western 'double standards' over war in Gaza

"For decades, beginning before last October, Palestinians have been subjected to a crushing, criminal occupation," she said.

By ARAB NEWS/TNS
08/09/2024
 Police at the scene where three Israelis were killed in a terror shooting attack at Allenby bridge

Terror threat on Israel expands beyond Gaza, West Bank into Jordan

The recent terror attack on the 8th of September comes as part of the ongoing smuggling of weaponry and drugs to the West Bank since October 7th.

 Police at the scene where three Israelis were killed in a terror shooting attack at Allenby bridge

Three murdered in shooting at Jordanian border crossing

Terrorist shot dead by security forces • Jordanian Interior Ministry investigating shooting

08/09/2024

Former PFLP hostage reveals what 1970 hijacking really looked like

A chilling personal account of the 1970 plane hijacking to Jordan resurfaces memories in light of the October 7 attacks.

By MOSHE RAAB
08/09/2024

US General Charles Brown makes surprise visit to Middle East, aims to prevent escalation

Brown began his trip in Jordan and said he will also travel to Egypt and Israel in the coming days to hear the perspectives of military leaders.

By REUTERS
24/08/2024
 An illustrative image of a hamburger.

The king craves a burger - short story

Abdullah was a chunky lad who was educated in the United States. In America – in Monterrey to be exact – the prince developed a craving for McDonald’s hamburgers and fries.

By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN
24/08/2024
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