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Jordan’s foreign minister visits Syria in first trip since war

Safadi’s visit comes as Syria’s al-Assad received calls and offers of assistance from leaders in Arab nations.

Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2023

Jordan’s Foreign Minister Visits Syria in First Trip Since War

Jordan's foreign minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Damascus on Wednesday in the first such visit since the Syrian conflict and will later head to Türkiye to show "solidarity" after the quake, an official source said. The visit will focus on humanitarian needs and how Jordan, a neighbor that hosts tens…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023

Jordan's foreign minister to visit Syria, Turkey to show 'solidarity' after quake

Jordan's foreign minister Ayman Safadi will head to Syria and Turkey on Wednesday in a "show of solidarity" after the quake that killed thousands of people in both countries, his ministry said.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2023

Arab Countries Call for End to Escalation after Jerusalem Synagogue Attack

Arab countries condemned on Saturday the attack outside a synagogue in Jerusalem that left seven people dead. They stressed the need to end the escalation between Israel and the Palestinians. Official spokesman of Jordan’s foreign ministry Sinan al-Majalyi said the kingdom condemns the attack against civilians at the synagogue and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2023

Gulf, Arab Countries Slam Attack on Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Tehran

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday the attack on Azerbaijan’s embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran. The Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Azerbaijan and its people, calling for respecting diplomatic missions and the punishment of the perpetrators. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf slammed the attack,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2023

King Abdullah Meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Surprise Jordan Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise trip to Jordan on Tuesday for talks with King Abdullah, who the royal court said underlined the need for Israel to respect the status quo of the Al-Aqsa mosque. Far-right Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir toured the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023

Jordan’s King Abdullah meets Netanyahu over Al-Aqsa tensions

Netanyahu’s visit to Jordan comes as ties strained due to Israeli far right’s attempt to change status quo at Al-Aqsa.

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2023

Netanyahu flies to Jordan for surprise meeting with king

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a surprise trip to Jordan to meet with King Abdullah II

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

King Abdullah meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in surprise Jordan visit -royal court

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise trip to Jordan on Tuesday for talks with King Abdullah, who the royal court said underlined the need for Israel to respect the status quo of the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2023

UNRWA Appeals for $1.6 Bln in Funding

The UN agency that delivers basic services to millions of Palestinian refugees appealed on Tuesday for $1.6 billion in funding after its head warned it was struggling to fulfill its mandate due to spiraling costs and shrinking resources. Established in 1949 following the first Arab-Israeli war, UNRWA provides public services…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023