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Israel begins construction of upgraded security barrier on Jordan border

Israel has begun construction on the first two sections of an upgraded security barrier along its border with Jordan, a key part of a $1.7B project to strengthen the border against emerging threats.

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.
Palestinian security personnel and mourners seen in the West Bank city of Nablus, December 27, 2024

IDF held back Iranian axis from flooding terror groups in the West Bank with weapons, cmdr. says

 Israeli police officers and a soldier stand guard, in the area near Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

Indian national killed by Jordanian security forces while trying to illegally enter Israel

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Jordan's King Abdullah says world should condemn any attempt to forcibly expel Palestinians

The monarch again called for an immediate ceasefire and warned that Israel's relentless bombing campaign was leading to a "dangerous deterioration" in the situation.

 Jordan's King Abdullah II addresses the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023.

Jordan's king tells UN aid officials that Israel should allow more aid into Gaza

The Jordanian monarch told an emergency meeting in Amman of UN officials, heads of Wester NGOs and representatives of Arab donors to pressure Israel for aid trucks into Gaza.

 Jordan's King Abdullah II addresses the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023.

Jordan doubts Israel can wipe out Hamas, vows to stop Gaza 'displacement'

The Israel-Hamas war has reawakened long-standing fears in Jordan, home to a large population of Palestinian refugees and their descendants.

 Demonstrators carry banners and flags during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan November 17, 2023.

Jordan ramps up diplomatic pressure on Israel over Palestinian issue

Prime Minister Bisher Khaswaneh, reflecting growing regional tensions, says any Israeli attempt to relocate Palestinians is as an act of war.

 Demonstrators carry flags and banners during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Amman, Jordan November 10, 2023.

Jordan tells its ambassador to leave Israel over war in Gaza

Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said the decision was also taken because Israel was depriving Palestinians of food, water and medicines following a devastating assault by Hamas on Israel on Oct 7.

 Jordanians gather during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan October 7, 2023.

Ex-Hamas chief calls for Arab world to join war against Israel

Ex-Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal said Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt have a bigger duty to support the Palestinians.

 Jordanians gather during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan October 7, 2023.

Jordan struggles with official stance, public views on Hamas-Israel war

Despite the government's neutral statement, public sentiment in Jordan strongly favors the Hamas operation against Israel.

 Police stand guard as Jordanians gather during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan October 7, 2023.

'Jordanian king was right: Christianity is under fire in Jerusalem'

"Christianity is vital to the past and present of our region and the Holy Land," the king said, adding that "it must remain an integral part of our future."

Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, September 25, 2018

German team quantifies Jordanian drinking water black market

Jordan signed a deal with the government in Jerusalem two years ago for doubling the desalinized water supply to Jordan to the tune of 50 million cubic meters a year.

 A clear glass of drinking water against a blue background.

Former Jordanian PM Mudar Badran dies at 89

Seminal figure helped found Jordan’s Intelligence Service, served as prime minister and defense minister from 1960s-90s

 Mudar Badran's portrait