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National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visiting Temple Mount, 27 July 2023. Courtesy: Twitter.
July 27, 2023, 12:02 pm
Muslim countries condemn Ben-Gvir’s ‘storming’ of Temple Mount
The Temple Mount is "the most important place for the people of Israel. We need to return and display our governance (here)," National Security Minister Ben-Gvir said.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich, February 2023. Photo: Kobi Gideon (GPO)
February 27, 2023, 11:26 am
Netanyahu denies settlement halt after Jordan summit: ‘There won’t be any freeze’
A joint statement signed by Israel, U.S., Palestinan Authority, Jordan and Egypt said Israel had agreed to 'stop discussion of any new settlement units for four months'
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the Israeli navy cadets course graduation ceremony in Haifa navy base, Israel, on March 6, 2019. Credit: JINI/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
January 24, 2023, 2:36 pm
Netanyahu meets King Abdullah II in Jordan in first official foreign trip as new PM
Jordan and Israel signed a peace agreement in 1994, but relations between the two neighbours have deteriorated in recent years.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
King Abdullah II
March 25, 2019, 2:25 pm
Jordan’s King cancels Romania visit over its position on Jerusalem recognition
Monarch pulls planned visit after PM Viorica Dancila makes controversial announcement during AIPAC conference
By Jewish News Reporter
Eilat
December 2, 2018, 11:23 am
Jordanian assaults two Israeli co-workers in Eilat attack
Man on his second day on a job in Eilat port attack colleagues with a hammer in what police said may have been a terrorist attack.
By JTA
A Jordanian helicopter hovers over an area after flash floods near the Dead Sea, Jordan, (AP Photo/Omar Akour)
October 26, 2018, 10:11 am
Israel sends rescue forces to Jordan after flash floods kill 18 near Dead Sea
Jewish state's military dispatched a search and rescue team at the request of Jordan’s government after deadly disaster
By JTA
A Picture taken from the Israeli side of the border fence in Naharayim also known by Jordanians as Baqura on October 22, 2018, . Photo by: Ayal Margolin-JINIPIX
October 22, 2018, 12:42 pm
Jordan won’t renew lease for land on border with Israel agreed in 1994 treaty
Around 30 Israeli farms are said to be affected after King Abdullah II announces the 25-year deal for 405 hectares of land won't be renewed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses AIPAC 2018
March 7, 2018, 9:18 am
Netanyahu at AIPAC: Arab states would support US withdrawal from Iran deal
Prime Minister uses pro-Israel policy event to claim many Middle Eastern states see Iran as the biggest threat to the region
A view of eastern Amman from Jabal al-Qal'a
February 9, 2018, 3:03 pm
Israel ends diplomatic standoff by appointing new envoy to Jordan
Volatile chapter in relations between the Jewish state and Hashemite kingdom closes after a deadly incident last July
By JTA
A view of eastern Amman from Jabal al-Qal'a
January 19, 2018, 3:43 pm
Israel to reopen embassy in Jordan to end diplomatic stalemate
Jewish state agrees the resolution of a dispute that ensued after two Jordanians were shot by an Israeli security official
By JTA
From left to right: Lord Ian Blair, HRH Prince Hassan, and Dr Ed Kessler at event
November 30, 2017, 4:33 pm
Jordanian prince calls for all parties to work for ‘reconciliation and peace’
Veteran diplomat tells interfaith meeting that Israelis and Palestinians can't 'solve their problems on their own'
King Abdullah with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
August 7, 2017, 7:37 pm
Jordan’s King Abdullah makes rare visit to West Bank
The leader of Israel's closest ally visited Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah for the first time in five years
By JTA
Oren Hazan is escorted from the Knesset after one of his outbursts
August 2, 2017, 1:10 pm
Netanyahu stops showdown between Israeli and Jordanian politicians
Prime minister prevents Oren Hazan and Yehiya al-Saoud confronting each other at the Allenby Bridge on the River Jordan
Bibi Netanyahu chatting with Ziv Moyal, 28 upon his return to Israel
August 1, 2017, 10:52 am
Family of Amman embassy guard flees home after name made public
Ziv Moyal's identity published by Jordanian newspaper weeks after he killed two during an attack at Israel's embassy in Amman
By JTA
A view of eastern Amman from Jabal al-Qal'a
July 27, 2017, 11:40 am
Opinion: Israel’s alliance with Jordan is key
BICOM's director Richard Pater reflects on the importance of Israel maintaining the support of its closest regional ally
By Richard Pater
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