King Abdullah of Jordan

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Demeaning airdrops over Gaza are humanitarian aid theater

Tamara Nassar and Ali Abunimah 3 March 2024

Starvation could be ended in Gaza the moment Washington gives Tel Aviv the order. Read more about Demeaning airdrops over Gaza are humanitarian aid theater

Senator Chris Van Hollen gesticulates

Empty words, deadly bombs

Michael F. Brown 16 February 2024

US senator blasts Israeli “war criminals,” but votes for more military aid. Read more about Empty words, deadly bombs

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Who will run post-holocaust Gaza?

Najm Jarrah 31 October 2023

Perhaps the UAE could turn Gaza into a massive shopping mall with artificial islands shaped as doves of peace. Read more about Who will run post-holocaust Gaza?

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US sends forces to Jordan amid buildup in "defense of Israel"

Ali Abunimah and Tamara Nassar 29 October 2023

Amman strongly condemns Israel’s slaughter in Gaza, but protesters want more than words. Read more about US sends forces to Jordan amid buildup in "defense of Israel"

Desks are arranged in a circle in front of a number of flags at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo

Arab diplomacy stutters into gear

Omar Karmi 16 October 2023

Blinken’s tour of Arab countries has coincided with a subtle shift in US public messaging. Read more about Arab diplomacy stutters into gear

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Palestinians protest PA collaboration with Israel

Tamara Nassar 20 September 2022

Man killed as Palestinian security forces do Israel’s dirty work in Nablus. Read more about Palestinians protest PA collaboration with Israel

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Saudi Arabia slow dances into Israel's arms

Tamara Nassar 27 July 2022

Riyadh takes more steps towards normalization following Biden’s visit. Read more about Saudi Arabia slow dances into Israel's arms

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Israel seeks revenge after Palestinian kills 5 near Tel Aviv

Tamara Nassar 30 March 2022

Third incident in days raises alerts ahead of Ramadan. Read more about Israel seeks revenge after Palestinian kills 5 near Tel Aviv

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Sponsors boycott Jordan rally over Israeli participation

Tamara Nassar 22 February 2022

Popular rejection of Amman’s close ties with Tel Aviv remains firm. Read more about Sponsors boycott Jordan rally over Israeli participation

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UAE tightens embrace of Israel as annexation looms

Tamara Nassar 28 June 2020

Mossad chief meets with King Abdullah in Jordan. Read more about UAE tightens embrace of Israel as annexation looms