King Abdullah

King Abdullah's silence: Quiet consumes growing radicalization in Jordan - editorial

King Hussein understood that preserving peace required a proactive approach rather than passive silence when that peace was threatened - his son must learn the same.

 Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2024.
 RESEARCH FOR the new biography of King Abdullah was extensive, involving over 100 interviews with senior officials from Jordan, the United States, and Israel, as well as ambassadors, journalists and figures from the security field.

'The Most American King': Journalist Aaron Magid details Jordan's King Abdullah rise to power

 Donald Trump meets with Jordan's King Abdullah at the White House in Washington, February 11, 2025

Donald Trump to Jordan's Abdullah: All hostages must be released by Saturday

President Donald Trump greets Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein (R) and Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein bin Abdullah (L) as he arrives at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Jordan's King Abdullah visibly shaken while commenting on Trump's Gaza plan


Jordan's allies voice support for King Abdullah after alleged coup

Jordanian King Abdullah's half-brother & former Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein was told to halt actions used to target the country's "security and stability," the military said on Saturday.

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

Jordan uses tear gas to clamp down on anti-lockdown protesters

Jordan reported 9,417 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, officials said on Monday, its highest one-day tally since the pandemic began.

Jordanian protesters chant slogans during a protest against a government agreement to import natural gas from Israel, in Amman, Jordan, Sept. 30, 2016

Thanks to Jordan, Jews can't pray on the Temple Mount - analysis

Bonus chutzpah is that for 19 years, Jordan totally controlled the Temple Mount and banned Jews from getting anywhere close.

The Temple Mount in Jerusalem

A political misfire from King Abdullah following Gantz meeting - analysis

All of this contact between the Israeli center-left and Jordan is in the context of King Abdullah refusing to speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Blue and White heads Benny Gantz and Moshe Ya'alon visit the Jordan Valley on July 31, 2019

Gantz secretly met Jordan's King Abdullah - report

Regarding Prime Minister Netanyahu, Gantz stated that "his presence interferes with the advancement of [these] relations."

King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France January 15, 2020.

Abdullah: No to undermining Jordan's control of Jerusalem holy sites

In recent years, Jordan has repeatedly called on Israel to “stop its violations and provocations and respect the legal and historical status quo” at the al-Aqsa mosque compound.

King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France January 15, 2020.

Jordan's King Abdullah meets Abbas, calls for two-state solution

This was Abbas’s first trip abroad since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year.

Jordan's King Abdullah meets Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas at the Royal Palace in Amman, Jordan March 12, 2018.

Jordan king warns Israel's annexation plan jeopardizes regional peace

King Abdullah, a staunch US ally, has also in recent months warned that Israeli policies along with Trump's peace plan would lead to conflict and deal a blow to Israeli-Jordanian relations.

King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France January 15, 2020.

Jordan's King Abdullah: Coronavirus under control, time to boost economy

Looking ahead, King Abdullah said his country would "come out stronger compared to other countries in the region."

King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France January 15, 2020.

Mossad head met with Jordan's King Abdullah, discussed annexation - report

Jordan opposes even partial annexation; Israeli intel says Hamas, Islamic Jihad are planning first-of-their-kind attacks.

THE MOSSAD’S current head, Yossi Cohen