The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-jordan-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:18:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Jordan relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-jordan-relations/ 32 32 Family of reservist killed in Allenby Crossing attack seeks compensation from Jordan https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-of-reservist-killed-in-allenby-crossing-attack-seeks-compensation-from-jordan/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:27:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745989 Yitzhak Harosh's son working with Foreign Ministry to exert pressure on Hashemite Kingdom after September attack, notes Israel did the same in a reverse situation

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]]> Israel said to quietly return body of Jordanian truck driver who killed 2 IDF soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-quietly-return-body-of-jordanian-truck-driver-who-killed-2-idf-soldiers/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:58:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3719649 Family of Allenby crossing attacker Abd al-Muttalib al-Qaisi says his remains were handed to Jordan overnight; military sources say body returned following government directive

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]]> Israel planning hospital for Jordanian patients in joint cross-border industrial zone https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-planning-hospital-for-jordanian-patients-in-joint-cross-border-industrial-zone/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:27:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704012 Head of the Israeli side of the Jordan Gateway project tells ToI that it will also be a key node in the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor, piquing interest of US and EU

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]]> In Germany, Jordan’s queen equates Israeli language on Gaza to Nazi propaganda https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-germany-jordans-queen-equates-israeli-language-on-gaza-to-nazi-propaganda/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:09:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3680867 Speaking to youth conference in Munich, Rania says Gallant's comments on fighting 'human animals' were part of effort to 'convince the public you are dealing with beasts'

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]]> Israeli citizen imprisoned in Jordan freed, returns home after three months https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-citizen-imprisoned-in-jordan-freed-returns-home-after-three-months/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:38:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3655066 Mahmoud Salameh released after negotiations between two nations; was reportedly questioned by Jordanian authorities over land sales to Jews

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]]> Israel to reopen West Bank-Jordan crossing after holiday closure, deadly attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-reopen-west-bank-jordan-crossing-after-holiday-closure-attack/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:26:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3650097 Crossing will open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Jordan, PA claimed closure ahead of Jewish new year was indefinite, although facility usually closes over holidays

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]]> After deadly attack, IDF chief halts Gaza aid entering from Jordan; Allenby Crossing shut https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-deadly-attack-idf-chief-halts-gaza-aid-entering-from-jordan-allenby-crossing-shut/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:58:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3645770 Zamir urges continued strategic-security cooperation with Jordan, vows to 'draw lessons' from incident; PM seeks boosted checks on trucks, drivers after 2 soldiers killed in border attack

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]]> UN chief calls for immediate ceasefire, warns of casualties from Gaza City takeover https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-chief-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-warns-of-casualties-from-gaza-city-takeover/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:55:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3624923 Israel announces blitz of visiting delegations in effort to combat growing isolation, as France, Germany and Jordan also slam Jerusalem's Gaza plans

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]]> Arab nations fume after Netanyahu says he feels connection to vision of Greater Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/arab-nations-fume-after-netanyahu-says-he-feels-connection-to-vision-of-greater-israel/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:21:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3619787 Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Arab League and Palestinian Authority issue statements condemning PM's comments, slamming 'mentality steeped in colonial delusions'

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]]> In first, Ben Gvir openly leads prayers on Temple Mount, in violation of status quo https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-ben-gvir-openly-leads-prayers-on-temple-mount-in-violation-of-status-quo/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:43:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3612299 Far-right leader is first minister to pray overtly at flashpoint site as record 3,527 Jewish visitors said to ascend on fast day; Jordan, PA, Saudis condemn Ben Gvir; PM: Status quo intact

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]]> Jordan refuses to play Israel’s under-19 basketball team in World Cup https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordan-refuses-to-play-israeli-under-19-basketball-team-in-world-cup/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:28:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3586877 Hours before scheduled start of game, Jordanians announce boycott due to Gaza war; Israelis to get technical victory, adding to win over host Switzerland

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]]> Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field to resume operations after Iran ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-leviathan-natural-gas-field-to-resume-operations-after-iran-ceasefire/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:05:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3584295 Energy Ministry says smaller Karish field also to reopen; two Egyptian sources say imports from Israel will gradually rise, with full operations likely by weekend

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]]> Defense minister confirms government approval of 22 new West Bank settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/defense-ministry-confirms-government-approval-of-22-new-west-bank-settlements/ Thu, 29 May 2025 07:34:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3560841 Katz, Smotrich hail establishment of new communities, legalization of wildcat outposts as 'protective wall' for Israel, boosting 'hold on Judea and Samaria,' obstructing path to Palestinian state

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]]> Ben Gvir again ascends, prays on Temple Mount; Haredi MK slams visit as ‘desecration’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-again-ascends-temple-mount-haredi-mk-slams-visit-as-desecration/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:20:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3516487 National security minister's visit to flashpoint site immediately after Ramadan's conclusion stirs 'unnecessary incitement in Muslim world,' charges UTJ's Gafni

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]]> Israel aims to begin building new $1.4b border barrier with Jordan within months https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-aims-to-begin-building-new-1-4b-border-barrier-with-jordan-within-months/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:57:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3515254 Long-promised fence to stop frequent gun- and drug-smuggling will run from Golan Heights down to Ramon airport, hewing close to border, with remainder to Eilat already upgraded

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