Jordan News
A 'stab in the back': Israel's refusal to extend Jordanian water agreement may spark crisis
The 1994 peace treaty signed by Amman and Jerusalem required Israel to supply Jordan with 50 million cubic meters of water annually, an amount doubled in a 2021 commitment that expired in 2025.
After slamming Israel, Jordan now wants more Israeli water - analysis
Jordan downs drone from Syria in third incident this month
Jordan hunts down three wanted terrorists
Israel risking ties with Jordan following MP's arrest, military expert says
Military expert on incident with Jordanian MP: "This is an unusual incident by any standard, also in terms of its diplomatic political sensitivity."
Jordanian lawmaker must face trial for weapon smuggling - Israel's Cohen
"The basic demand is for him to be put on trial and pay the price," Eli Cohen said. "Such an incident cannot be allowed to pass."
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
Plans for new Jordanian city raises concern among experts
Urban planning experts call on the Jordanian government to reconsider the plan, which they say is poorly thought out and a misuse of resources
Jordanians protest over fuel price rises, day after policeman killed in riots
Jordan's protests are the result of built-up tension and growing fuel prices.
‘Don’t join the lies,’ Bennett says as Jordanian PM praises Palestinian rioters
Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh praised "every Palestinian and Jordanian Islamic Wakf worker" throwing stones at "pro-Zionists who are defiling al-Aqsa Mosque."
Israeli FM Lapid, King Abdullah meet ahead of Ramadan
The meeting was meant to try to calm the situation ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which overlaps with April this year, and Passover, also in April.
Eilat-Akaba cooperation renewed
The mayors of Eilat and Akaba renewed cooperation and considered a proposed “peace terminal” at the Israel-Jordan border and operating a “peace park".
Jordan to sign deal to supply Lebanon with electricity - energy minister
Jordan would supply Lebanon electricity via Syria to help boost Lebanon's power output, under a plan agreed between Lebanon, Jordan and Syria in October.
Jordanians unhappy with proposed changes to constitution
New National Security Council would upset the balance of powers, many say.
