King Abdullah of Jordan

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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

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Will Jordan make Israel pay a price for annexation?

Tamara Nassar 18 May 2020

King warns of “massive conflict” if Israel annexes West Bank. Read more about Will Jordan make Israel pay a price for annexation?

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Despite strains, Jordan stays tied to Israel

Tamara Nassar 10 December 2019

Jordan conducted military drills in the north earlier this month. Read more about Despite strains, Jordan stays tied to Israel