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Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel

As regional tensions soar, the kingdom is contending with domestic as well as international pressures.

Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2024

Caught between Israel and Iran, Jordan clings desperately to stability

After Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel on April 13, Jordan finds itself caught between the two enemies. Friday morning's suspected Israeli strikes in central Iran have intensified fear that the country could be dragged into an escalation against its will. Having been historically neutral in the two…

France 24 · Apr 19, 2024

Iran’s conflict with Israel puts US ally Jordan on edge

Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel and the prospect of escalating hostilities has threatened to embroil Jordan, a key Western ally and a country regarded by Gulf states as pivotal to their own security.

The Times of India · Apr 16, 2024

Arab Americans in Michigan see primary ballots as a tool for building political power

A statewide campaign in support of a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war is urging voters to choose the option "uncommitted" on their Democratic primary ballots, instead of President Biden.

WEKU · Feb 23, 2024

First Thing: Push for Gaza ceasefire intensifies as Biden says ‘key elements’ on the table

US president says ‘gaps remain’ in truce proposal and that planned Israeli operation in Rafah should not proceed without a ‘credible plan’. Plus: wall off coast of Germany may be Europe’s oldest known human-built megastructure

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024

South Africa urges ICJ to consider Rafah intervention

Country says Israel’s decision to extend operations could mean a further breach of rights of Palestinians

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2024

Joe Biden tells Israel to protect 'exposed and vulnerable' Rafah civilians

US president said Israel shouldn’t launch a full-scale attack on city ‘without a credible plan for ensuring the safety’ of those living there

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2024

Pressure Mounts On Israel For Gaza Ceasefire

Israel faced growing international pressure on Tuesday to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, as it planned an incursion into the southern Gaza city Rafah where more than a million Palestinians are trapped.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2024

Jordan King Urges 'Lasting' Gaza Ceasefire In Talks With Biden

Jordan's King Abdullah II appealed for a full ceasefire to end the war in Gaza after talks with Joe Biden, striking a discordant note with the US president who is seeking a shorter six-week pause to allow Israel time to defeat Hamas.

International Business Times · Feb 12, 2024

Middle East crisis: international concern grows over looming Rafah offensive as death toll from airstrike reportedly rises – as it happened

Pressure grows on Israel to avoid what UN human rights chief called ‘further atrocity crimes’ as reports say 74 people were killed in Rafah airstrikes

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2024