Jordan

At Columbia, Jewish students can find belonging beyond the anti-Israel noise - opinion

The best path forward for the Jewish students on Columbia’s campus, and any other campus in the Diaspora, is simply to continue being proudly Jewish.

Students walk on campus at Columbia University during the first day of the fall semester in New York City, US, September 2, 2025
Mourners pray during the funeral of four members of the same family, including three children, who were killed in a reported Jordanian airstrike in the town of Al-Mismiyah, in Syria's southern Daraa province, October 27, 2026.

Jordan, Syria seek to reduce tensions following strike with joint security committee - analysis

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, not pictured, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026.

Iraq deepens ties with Jordan as Baghdad looks to strengthen regional alliances - analysis

Theophilos III, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem meets with members of the Jordanian Christian community affected in the terror attack on  the Church of Saint George in Hammoud.

Greek Orthodox Patriarch tells 'Post' 'minority group of radicals' conducted Jordan attack


Israel denies entry to 33 Chinese nationals using fake Japanese passports at Allenby Crossing

PIBA said 27 men and six women used legitimate Chinese passports in Jordan before presenting forged Japanese passports when attempting to cross into Israel.

View of the road leading to the Allenby Bridge Border Crossing, September 24, 2025; illustrative.

Israel was prepared to down flydubai flight with 166 Israelis onboard during attempted hijacking

Had flight 1073 continued toward Israel and reached a predetermined distance, Israeli fighter jets would have entered Jordanian airspace to investigate the aircraft, two sources told CBS News.

Flydubai plane seen at the Ben-Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, September 30, 2026.

Key ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan after FBI breach, is cooperating, sources say

The FBI declined to comment on any specific arrest or activity abroad but said that the bureau "continues to aggressively investigate the recent Cyber incident allegedly involving ShinyHunters."

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

Syrian, Jordanian military chiefs discuss defense cooperation to counter border security threats

“The call addressed a number of issues of mutual interest and ways to advance cooperation and coordination between Syria and Jordan in the defense field.”

Jordan occupies a critical position between Israel, Iraq and Syria, making the kingdom an important buffer against weapons smuggling, militant infiltration and Iranian efforts to expand its regional influence.

Could environmental cooperation help pave the way for a more stable Gaza? - opinion

EcoPeace’s proposed Peace Triangle seeks to connect Gaza’s rehabilitation with water, energy, economic, and security cooperation.

EcoPeace co-directors and EcoPeace Middle East co-director with German Ambassador Heusgen at UNSC

King Abdullah’s UN attack on Israel overlooks Jordan’s own troubled history - opinion

Standing at the UN podium vilifying Israel, King Abdullah might have borne in mind the adage: “People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”

Jordan's King Abdullah II addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

'UNAI': It is time to rename the UN to United Nations Against Israel - opinion

The UN struggles to unite on global crises, yet repeatedly finds common ground when it comes to condemning Israel.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

FM Gideon Sa'ar: Sa’ar: Israel cannot base existential decisions on UN majority

“We were in the minority a year ago. We were in the minority two years ago, ten years ago, twenty years ago, and forty years ago,” Sa’ar said.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hold a press conference at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026

World leaders put Israel at center of UN General Assembly as criticism mounts

Among the most prominent critics were Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Netanyahu, Katz attack Liberman over call to establish Israeli-Jordanian confederation in West Bank

The proposal is not the first time Liberman has advocated a Jordanian administrative role in Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

Avigdor Liberman leads Yisrael Beytenu, it is polling at around 10 seats.