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Israel / News Briefs / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Israel Blocks Saudi-Led, High-Level Visit to Ramallah from Six Countries

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“Israel will not cooperate with such moves aimed at harming it and its security,” an Israeli official told reporters.

Antisemitism / Jordan

Jordanian Textbooks Justify Hamas Oct. 7 Massacre

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

A study by IMPACT-se found that textbooks "promote antisemitism, glorify violent jihad, and express strong hostility toward homosexuality

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Israel Begins Renovation Work at Little Western Wall

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu approved the sensitive project in Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter; Jordan was informed hours before work began.

Analysis

Iranian Subversion in Jordan and Judea and Samaria post-Oct. 7

By Oded Ailam

The regime’s hardliners view recent setbacks as temporary tactical challenges that must be navigated before resuming their broader objectives.

Gaza / Jordan

Jordan: We Don't Want the Gazans

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Trump's plan is meeting resistance from Arabs who don't want the Gazans in their countries.

Op-Eds

If I Were King of Jordan

By Yehudit Katsover and Nadia Matar

The call for Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley is being adopted by many experts and communities in Israel. What does the King of Jordan really think about it?

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran / Jordan

Jordan to Let Israel Use its Airspace to Repel Iranian Attacks

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“There is security, military and intelligence coordination between Jordan and Israel regarding the expected Iranian response."

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Jordan

One Thousand Units of Blood Transferred to Gazan Enemy

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Also shipped in was a large delivery of medical supplies, including pain medication, anesthetics, and more.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Iran / Jordan

Iran’s Influence Encroaches on Jordan Amid Hamas Provocations

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Senior Hamas official Zaher Jabrin called on Jordanians to rise against Israel on Saturday night, placing King Abdullah in a precarious position.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Jordan

At Jordan Event, Blinken Announces $404 Million in New Aid to Gaza, Criticizes Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel was notably not invited to the conference, which didn't stop Blinken from repeatedly criticizing Israel.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Jordan

Jordanians Riot Outside Israeli Embassy in Amman

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Protesters reportedly chanted, “We want to go to the borders and kill and kidnap Zionist soldiers." All embassy staff and diplomats are safe, according to Israel's Foreign Ministry.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran / Jordan / Iraq

Jordan Intercepts Armed Drone Fired at Israel by Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia

By Yaakov Lappin

The Hamas leader Yahaya Sinwar "hears the IDF’s bulldozers over him," Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said. "He will meet our barrels soon.”

Terrorism / Jordan

Jewish Groups Urge Extradition of Ahlam Tamimi; Jordan Unlikely to Turn Over Terrorist

By Melissa Langsam Braunstein

“If the U.S. isn’t demanding this, and the Israelis aren’t, what is to say the Jordanians should do anything?” said Jonathan Schanzer of FDD, referring to the mastermind of the 2001 Sbarro pizzeria suicide-bombing.

Terrorism / Jordan / Islamic Jihad / Israeli Arabs

Israeli-Arabs Arrested for Smuggling Explosives and Weapons from Jordan

By Pesach Benson / TPS

In recent weeks, Israeli forces intercepted two attempts to smuggle in Iranian explosives.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Iran / News Briefs / Jordan

Israel Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle Iranian Explosives from Jordan

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The explosives were destined for Palestinian terror groups in Judea and Samaria.

Travel / Antisemitism / Jordan

Israel Rebukes Kingdom of Jordan Over Harassment of Religious Jews

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Jordanian officials have desecrated Tefillin, demanded Jews cut off their payot, and simply barred entry to religious Jews.

Druze / Jordan

Jordan Allowing Golan Druze to Enter Kingdom Without Visas or Preconditions

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

This move negates the need for Druze to get an Israeli ID to visit an Arab country.

IDF & Security / Jordan / Judea & Samaria

Judea and Samaria Residents Demand Smuggled Jordanian Weapons to Boost Security

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Al-Adwan was arrested on April 22 after 12 rifles and 194 pistols were found in his vehicle.

Headline / Jordan

Jordanian Parliament Votes to Expel Israeli Ambassador, Covers Up Map of Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jordan recently ranked as the 3rd unhappiest country in the Arab world.

US / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jordan

Full Text: US Communique on Israeli-Palestinian Authority Security Meeting in Jordan

By Jewish Press News Desk

At the summit, Israel committed to “stop discussion of any new settlement units for 4 months and to stop authorization of any outposts for 6 months,” says the U.S. State Department.

Antisemitism / Jordan / Gulf States / UAE / Abu Ali Express

Jordanian Officials Desecrate Tefillin of Rabbi of Dubai

By Abu Ali Express

Jordan: A set of tefillin were desecrated at Amman's International Airport for "security concerns."

Government / News Briefs / Jordan

Netanyahu Flies to Jordan, Meets Abdullah

By Jewish Press Staff

The two leaders praised the long-standing friendship and partnership between Israel and the Hashemite Kingdom.

The Temple Mount / Jordan

Reports Jordanian Envoy was Barred from Temple Mount are ‘Fake News’—Police

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Ghassan Majali showed up without prior coordination, causing a “very small” delay.

Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Intifada

King of Jordan Threatens Conflict if Israel Crosses Jerusalem ‘Red Lines’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Abdullah II also warned that PA Arabs may launch another terror war - Abdullah hasn't been following the news.

Headline / Terrorism / Israel / Jordan

Report: Israel Offers Terrorists the Option to Serve Their Time in Jordanian Prison

By Jewish Press News Desk

Many of the terrorists, who hold Jordanian Citizenship are serving life sentences.

Palestinian Authority / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Jordanians, Palestinian Authority Taking New Steps to Expand Influence on Temple Mount

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

They are creating a new fund for Koranic studies on the Temple Mount to strengthen Islamic ties to the Jewish holy site.

Jordan / Abu Ali Express

King Abdullah of Jordan Promises to Act Against Violent Rioters

By Abu Ali Express

Jordan's Ministry of the Interior announced the arrest of 44 demonstrators today.

Elections / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Saudi Arabia

Leaders of Jordan and Sudan Congratulate Netanyahu on Election Victory

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

King Abdullah speaks with the Israeli PM-designate by phone, while Sudanese military ruler Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan sends a letter.

Islamists / Jordan

Jordan’s Radicalized Tribal Leaders Backing Hamas

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Extremist views are growing below the surface in Jordan’s tribal establishment. Discourse centers around the desire to “liberate Palestine,” renew relations with Hamas and generally support radical Islam.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / The Environment / Jordan / Gulf States / UAE

Israel, Jordan and UAE Sign Solar to Water Energy-Sharing Agreement

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israel will provide Jordan with desalinated water in exchange for solar electricity produced in Jordan in a plant built by the UAE.

US / Left vs. Right / Jordan / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

As Israel Starts 24/7 Passage at Jordan Border Crossing, US Objects to Jewish Communities

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides said, “We do not support settlement growth. I made that position quite clear to the government."

Travel / Antisemitism / Jordan

Wiesenthal Center Urges Jordan to Uphold Rights and Dignity of Jewish Travelers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The group asks King Abdullah to end harassment at border for packing prayer shawls and phylacteries

Palestinian Authority / Business and Economy / Jordan

Both Jordan and the PA Unhappy over Israel Opening Ramon Airport to PA Arabs

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Jordan is losing revenue from PA Arabs flying out of it, the Palestinian Authority is losing the normalization war against Israel.

News Briefs / Jordan / Sports

Jordanian Athlete Refuses to Compete Against Israeli Peer

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Maysir Al-Dahamsheh, a member of the Jordanian women’s junior taekwondo team, made the move after reaching the finals of the World Taekwondo Cadet Championships.

Haredim & Hassidim / Antisemitism / Jordan

Haredi Jews Denied Entry to Jordan

By Israel Hayom

Tuesday’s incident was not the first time the Jordanians have allegedly refused entry to visitors clearly identifiable as Jews by their dress or ritual objects.

Jordan

Jordanian King Puts Half-Brother Under House Arrest, Again

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

King Abdullah II stated that he approved measures such as restricting Prince Hamzah’s communications and movements because of his “erratic behavior and aspirations.”

News Briefs / The Temple Mount / Jordan

Jordan to MK Abbas: New Control Agreement for Temple Mount Must Be Condition for Coalition Integrity

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Jordan is interested in the continued survival of the Bennett-Lapid government, with the understanding that a new status quo agreement regarding Jordan’s augmented control of the Temple Mount can be extracted from it.

US / The Temple Mount

White House Supports Jordan’s Position on the Temple Mount

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

President Biden stressed America’s support for a two-state solution to the current conflict.

Headline / Government / The Temple Mount / Jordan

PM Bennett Denies Reports Israel Agreed to Waqf Demands on Temple Mount

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Six Hamas-backed Waqf guards were removed from the Temple Mount, and 12 new Waqf positions were manned, “all within the existing standards, without any increase,” the Prime Minister’s Office stated.

The Temple Mount / Jordan / Sovereignty

Bennett: Israel Rejects Foreign (Jordanian) Interference on Temple Mount

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

“All decisions regarding the Temple Mount and Jerusalem will be made by the Government of Israel, which is the sovereign of the city."

Terrorism / Israel / Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Jordan

Police Seize 20 Guns Smuggled from Jordan, Arrest 2 Smugglers

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The suspects, Palestinian Authority residents of Bethlehem in their 30s, were brought before the Magistrate’s Court in Be’er Sheva on Monday.

News Briefs / Jordan

Jordanian Caught Entering Israel While Cross-Dressing as His Wife

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The man was transferred for further treatment by security officials and was returned to Jordan after an interrogation.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Jordan

IDF Thwarts Smuggling of Gun and Drugs from Lebanon, Jordan

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The smugglers with Jordan were caught with a haul of 53 weapons, including 39 handguns, 10 Kalashnikov assault rifles, and four M-16 assault rifles.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jordan

IDF Silent After Jordanian Soldier Fires at Troops

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

IDF troops were on patrol near the Israel-Jordan-Syria border triangle when a Jordanian soldier fired several shots at them.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jordan / Gulf States / UAE

Israel, Jordan, UAE and US Discuss Joint Solar Farm and Water Projects

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The plan sees the solar farm entering operation by 2026 and producing 2 percent of Israel’s energy by 2030.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jordan

For 2nd Time in Days, IDF Foils Weapons Smuggling from Jordan

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

IDF troops and police officers operating in the area arrested the two suspects and seized 11 different weapons, including eight handguns, two Kalashnikov assault rifles, and an M-16.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Jordan

Israeli Forces Foil Attempt to Smuggle Weapons from Jordan

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The IDF has recently detected an increase in the number of smuggling attempts in this area of the Jordan Valley.

Jerusalem / Jordan

Exposed: Jordanian Association Collected NIS 2.9 M. for Renovation of Arab Homes in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Jordan’s Hayat FM radio, which sponsored the campaign and promoted it in the Arab media, said that the residents of the Old City “are the first line of defense for the Al-Aqsa Mosque.”

Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Business and Economy / Jordan

Jordanian, Israeli Economic Ministers Sign Deal to Boost Exports to Palestinian Authority

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The list includes 425 Jordanian products to be offered duty-free to the Palestinian Authority controlled territories. Another 329 products will also be exempt from customs if they meet Israeli technical requirements.

Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Judea & Samaria

Jordanian Foreign Minister Forbids Processing of Judea and Samaria Land Deals

By Ariel Kahana

Despite seemingly warming ties between Jerusalem and Amman, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has issued a directive against finalizing any land deal involving “Palestinian lands.”

Government / News Briefs / Jordan

Israeli Minister of Energy and Jordanian Minister of Water Sign Deal to Double Water Supply from Israel to Jordan

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The agreement that will secure the doubling of the annual water supply from Israel to Jordan throughout the coming year, with the possibility of an additional year.

Headline / History / Jerusalem / Jordan

Body of Jordanian Soldier Discovered in Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

The body was found near Ammunition Hill as work was being done for the Jerusalem Light Rail.

Terrorism / Hamas / Jordan / Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Sentences 69 Hamas Members to Prison for Up to 21 years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The men, residents of Saudi Arabia, were arrested three years ago and accused of links with a terrorist organization and its fundraising.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

PA Paid $1,183,257 to Terrorists Who Blew up the Sbarro, Murdering 15 Israelis

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Palestinian Authority pays a monthly alary to all the terrorists involved in the attack.

Analysis / Jordan

Balance of Power Moves in Iran’s Favor in Gulf & Jordan, as America Pulls Back from Region

By Ariel Ben Solomon / JNS

Partly driving the shift “is the weakness the United States is showing towards Iran in its efforts to reduce its presence in the Middle East and bolster its position in the Far East against the growing Chinese challenge,” said Bar-Ilan Professor Hillel Frisch, a Middle East expert at the BESA Center.

Jordan

US, Israel Appear Moving to Bolster Jordan Amid Concerns Over Economic, Social Stability

By Sean Savage

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and King Abdullah reportedly met in secret last week in Amman, prior to the Jordanian monarch’s scheduled visit the White House on July 19.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Jordan / Rockets from Gaza

Aid on Way to Gaza Once Again Shelled by Hamas

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The shipment included a number of trucks with medical equipment destined for the Jordanian hospital in the Gaza Strip.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Jordan

Two Jordanians with Knives Arrested After Crossing into Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The police and Shin Bet arrested dozens of suspects on Sunday that are believed to be involved in rioting and attacks.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

2 Arabs Arrested in Jerusalem Riot

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Arabs have been repeatedly attacking the Jewish residents of the neighborhood.

Jordan

Jordan’s Prince Hamza Signs Letter of Allegiance to King Abdullah

By Neta Bar / Israel Hayom

The former crown prince, who was placed under house arrest following reports of a coup attempt, signed the letter after meeting with Prince Hassan, the king’s uncle, and other princes.

Palestinian Authority

Report: PA Leader Flown to Jordan En Route to Germany for Medical Treatment

By Israel Hayom

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, 85, was slated to fly to Germany.

Headline / US / Jordan

Jordan Reveals New Defense Pact with US, Allowing More Open Military Access

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi clarified to parliament: “The agreement does not authorize American forces to carry out combat actions within the kingdom.”

Palestinian Authority / Coronavirus

PA Street in Uproar over COVID-19 Vaccines Nepotism

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Arab activists also claim that some of the Covid-19 vaccines have been sold on the black market for as much as NIS 500 per dose.

The Temple Mount / Jordan

Jordan Calls on Israel to ’End All Provocations and Violations’ on Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Condemning Jerusalem for having allowed Jews to pray on the holy site during Tisha B’Av, Amman calls it a “place of worship for Muslims only.”

Islamists / Jordan

Jordan’s Top Court Dissolves the Country’s Muslim Brotherhood Branch

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The ruling was due to the movement “failing to rectify its legal status under Jordanian law,” official says.

Terrorism / US / Jordan

Families of US Troops Killed in Jordan Call for Cutting Aid Until Terrorists Extradited

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Efforts are also underway to push for the extradition of Ahlam Tamimi, the mastermind behind 2001 Sbarro pizzeria bombing in Jerusalem that killed 15 people, including two Americans.

Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Judea & Samaria / Egypt / Settlements / Sovereignty

Jordan FM Visits Ramallah to Talk Israeli Sovereignty, Egypt Takes a Pass

By Jewish Press News Desk

Egypt's absence is a message to Ramallah as to how much they actually care if Israel applies Israeli law over Jewish communities.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Gulf States / UAE / Settlements / Sovereignty

‘The UAE Can Work with Israel, Despite Disagreements’

By Israel Hayom

The message seems to be that while Abu Dhabi disagrees with Jerusalem on Israeli sovereignty, it won't be a roadblock to building relations with Israel.

Israel / The Environment

Moderate Earthquake Shakes South

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred at a 10 km depth in the Red Sea, 222 km south-west of Eilat.

Israel / Travel / The Environment / Photo of the Day

First International Dead Sea Photo Competition Attracts Global Attention

By Eliana Rudee

Among the 3,500-plus photographers participating in the Israeli-initiated challenge were photographers from the Palestinian Authority, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Terrorism / US / Jordan

Congress Members Push for Extradition of Wanted Terrorist Ahlam Tamimi from Jordan

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The letter noted that “up until the Tamimi case and its Israeli victims, Jordan had extradited terrorists to the United States multiple times.”

Israel / Antisemitism / Coronavirus

Anti-Israel Campaign Comparing Jewish State to Coronavirus Gains Traction in US

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Over the past week there was an upsurge in online global anti-Semitism tying Israel and Jews to the Coronavirus.

Featured / Politics / Government / Elections / The Knesset

Gantz's Mandate Ends Monday Night, What Will Israel's President Do Next?

By Jewish Press News Desk

President Rivlin's options are to decide how much time pressure he should put on the coalition negotiations.

Israel / Antisemitism / Business and Economy / Jordan

Jordanian Parliament Unanimously Passes Draft to Ban Israeli Gas Imports But Its Chances Are Dubious

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jordanian parliament passed the motion in a unanimous vote, but it may not become law • Vote come just days after mass protests in Amman against Israel-Jordan gas deal.

Israel / Antisemitism / Business and Economy / Jordan

Hundreds of Jordanians Protest Against Gas Deal with Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Jordanian parliament is expected to submit an urgent request on Sunday to ban the purchase of natural gas from the Jewish state.

Israel / Business and Economy

Leviathan Gas Rig Begins Pumping Gas to Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

In total, some 35 trillion cubic feet of gas have been found in Israeli waters, worth some $500 billion.

Business and Economy / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jordan

Jordanian Parliament Opposes Buying Gas from Israel, but Receiving Free Water from Israel is OK

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Jordanian Members of Parliament (MP) are pushing for an urgent legislative initiative to repeal the agreement in which Israel will supply gas to the Hashemite Kingdom, ahead of the soon-to-be-launched natural gas pipeline between the two countries.

Jordan

Jordanian Sentenced to 8 Years in Amman for Plotting to Attack Israeli Embassy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Despite a peace treaty between the two countries, most Jordanians are hostile towards Israel.

Israel / Antisemitism / Jordan

Jordan Backs Down on Jewish Ban After Aryeh Deri Threatens Sanctions in Retaliation

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Deri threatened to ban Jordanian workers from Israel if Jordan didn't end their ban against religious Jews.

Headline / Jordan

Jordan Conducts Military Maneuvers Simulating War with Israel

By Memri The Middle East Media Research Institute

"In light of the deterioration of relations with the occupying state and the increasingly harsh tone of [Israel's] statements vis-à-vis Jordan ... It seems we will be waging a 'cool battle' with the occupier."

Israel / News Briefs / Jordan / Sports

Jordanian Refuses to Face Israeli Arab at International Kickboxing Competition

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Amir Assad is slated to face an Iranian opponent on Wednesday, but the Israeli team estimates that the Iranian will boycott Assad as well.

Islamists / Jerusalem / Jordan / Interfaith Relations / Religion

Jewish Quarter Residents Fear Unrest Following Opening of Mosque Next to Jerusalem's Hurva Synagogue

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Authorities have reportedly intervened in the matter and are seeking to ensure that no loudspeaker for the muezzin or green lighting is installed on the mosque.

Photo of the Day

Closing the Gates to Peace with Jordan

By Photo of the Day

Israeli soldiers close the gate leading to the Island of Peace in Naharayim, northern Israel, on the border with Jordan,

Syria / Iran / Lebanon / Hezbollah / Iraq

Syria Opens Border Crossing with Iraq, Will Serve an Iranian Bridge to Lebanon

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The upgraded Albukamal crossing is expected to serve as an Iranian land bridge through Iraq to Syria and from there to Lebanon, posing a new threat to Israel’s security.

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