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Jordan King Tells McGurk of Urgent Need to Reduce Escalation

Jordan's King Abdullah II told US President Joe Biden's top Middle East advisor attending an Israeli-Palestinian meeting on Sunday that efforts should be intensified to bring "calm and reduce escalation" in Palestinian territories, state media reported. Brett McGurk attended the meeting in the Red Sea port of Aqaba hosted by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2023

Palestinians decry ‘lethal assault’ as Israel promises crackdown

Arab League meeting denouncing Israeli actions comes amid one of the deadliest periods of violence.

Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2023

Biden stands by Jerusalem status quo in meeting with Jordan king

The US president praised Jordan for its ‘crucial role’ as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2023

Jordan FM Says Facing Threat of Drugs, Terrorism, Militias from Syria

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi stressed that the focus should be on establishing security and stability in southern Syria and preventing the smuggling of drugs into Jordan. Safadi emphasized that Jordan is facing threats from drug trafficking, terrorism, and the presence of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Israeli Opposition Warns Of Potential New Round Of Violence

Yair Lapid warned on Monday against a proposed visit to the Temple Mount by Ben-Gvir, saying that it would lead to bloodshed.

Zenger · Jan 4, 2023

Jordan's King Asserts Importance of France's Support of Two-State Solution

The Jordanian monarch, King Abdullah II, stressed the importance of the supporting positions of France and the European Union for peace efforts based on the two-state solution. King Abdullah stressed that Jordan would continue to exert all efforts to safeguard Jerusalem's Islamic and Christian sites under Hashemite guardianship, reiterating the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022

Egypt, Jordan Agree to Deepen Cooperation in Various Fields

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II. According to presidential spokesman Bassam Rady, they agreed to deepen cooperation in different fields and coordinate on regional and international issues. They also exchanged views and insights on regional and international issues of common…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 18, 2022

Egypt’s Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah Discuss Regional Developments in Cairo

Egypt and Jordan agreed on Saturday to boost efforts towards reviving the peace process and reach a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 4, 2022

Jordan’s King Abdullah, Yemen’s Al-Alimi Discuss Regional Security

Jordan's King Abdullah II met the head of Yemen's presidential council, Rashad Al-Alimi, in Amman on Monday and discussed with him regional developments following Houthis escalating their terrorist attacks on Yemeni oil terminals. Yemeni sources stated that Al-Alimi arrived in Amman on an official visit, accompanied by two members of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

What issues did Middle East leaders raise in UNGA address?

Middle East leaders at UNGA express concerns about Ukraine war, Israel’s occupation of Palestine and Iran nuclear deal.

Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2022