Jordan sees tourism slump over Gaza war
AMMAN: Jordan has seen a decrease in the number of tourists visiting its famed ancient city of Petra and other sites since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to officials. Although Jordan does not border the Gaza Strip, it has been among several countries across the region impacted by the war between Israel […]
Read MoreJordan says two armed people killed after ‘infiltration attempt’ via Syrian border
Jordan’s armed forces said on Saturday that its forces killed two armed people after a ‘foiled infiltration attempt’ through its border with Syria the previous day. The Jordanian Armed Forces did not provide further details in its statement but said that the rest of the armed group were pushed back to the Syrian territory. Jordan’s […]
Read MoreIsrael’s offensive on Iran is a threat to everyone, Jordan’s King tells EU parliament
Israel’s expanded offensive on Iran is a threat to everyone, Jordan’s King Abduallah II told the European Parliament in Strasbourg today (17 June). “There is no telling where the boundaries of this battleground will end… The attacks on Iran threaten a dangerous escalation in our region and beyond,” he said, as quoted by Arab News. […]
Read More‘Confident’ Trump says Egypt, Jordan will provide shelter to Palestinians
US President Donald Trump has called for the third time for displaced Palestinians to be given shelter in Egypt and Jordan. Trump said in the Oval Office on Friday (January 31), “I’ve heard some say they won’t do it, but I think they will. I’m confident they will.” Trump claimed that Egypt and Jordan would […]
Read MoreAll Emirates Airlines flights to Iraq-Iran-Jordan are suspended
The situation in the Middle East has come to a standstill with Israel’s attacks one after another. Emirates Airline has suspended all flights to Iraq, Iran and Jordan due to regional unrest. The airline made the announcement on Thursday. In a statement, Emirates Airline said it was forced to take such action due to regional […]
Read More3 Israelis killed in Palestinian West Bank-Jordan border shooting
Three Israelis were killed by a gunman at a crossing between the Palestinian West Bank and Jordanian border. British media BBC reported that the incident happened on Sunday (September 8). The deceased are Yohanan Shori (31), Yuri Birnbaum (65), and Adrian Marcelo Podzamzar. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that the attacker […]
Read MoreJordan will not become a battlefield for Iran or Israel
Iran is planning to take revenge for the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya in Tehran by Israeli attack. Israel has also given a message of preparation and counter attack to prevent the attack. In such a situation, the neighboring country Jordan is at serious risk. The country’s foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, said that Jordan […]
Read MoreJordan tried to convince Iran not to attack
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi is making a last ditch effort to prevent Iran’s counter-attack on Israel to avenge the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya. The killing of Haniya has sparked tensions in the Middle East. A massive conflict is expected there. So Safadi went to Tehran to prevent the spread of war in […]
Read MoreThe king of Jordan dissolved the parliament
Jordan’s King Abdullah II dissolved the country’s lower house of parliament on Thursday ahead of new parliamentary elections in September. The move was announced in a royal court issued by the king. According to the constitution, parliamentary elections are held within the four months preceding the end of the parliamentary term, which is scheduled to […]
Read MoreBiden, Jordan’s king discuss Gaza ceasefire talks
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, July 26 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Jordan’s King Abdullah discussed efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza during a call on Friday, the two sides said. In a statement, the White House said Biden briefed Abdullah on “preparations for a surge in humanitarian assistance during a ceasefire period.” […]
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