The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jordanian-syrian-border/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:32:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Jordanian-Syrian Border | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/jordanian-syrian-border/ 32 32 Jordanian military kills 27 in shootout with armed smugglers from Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordanian-military-kills-27-in-shootout-with-armed-smugglers-from-syria/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:35:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2691428 Army says large quantities of narcotics were seized in clashes that also left several people wounded; soldiers acted in line with new rules of engagement to protect border

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]]> Israel returns body of Syrian man found off the coast last year https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-returns-body-of-syrian-man-found-off-the-coast-last-year-red-cross/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:21:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2238160&preview=true&preview_id=2238160 Red Cross says it acted as 'neutral mediator' to facilitate transfer of the remains

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]]> UN sends urgent aid to hundreds of thousands of Syrians https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-sends-urgent-aid-to-hundreds-of-thousands-of-syrians/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 21:07:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1976756 Agency says major humanitarian operation facilitated by Jordan will see 300 trucks delivering 11,200 metric tons of food, shelter, and medical supplies

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]]> Border crossing between Israel and Syria opens for first time in 4 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/border-crossing-between-israel-and-syria-opens-for-first-time-in-4-years/ Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:56:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1942139 The passage is only used by UN observers, but it is hoped it will be used by Druze citizens in Israel to visit family in Syria and for the transfer of small amounts of goods

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]]> Jordan says it killed Islamic State jihadists who tried to breach Syrian border https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordan-says-it-killed-islamic-state-jihadists-who-tried-to-breach-syrian-border/ Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:51:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1901111 Military used 'all kinds of weapons' to stop 'gang of terrorists' fleeing regime forces in southern Syria, Amman says, hours after Israel says it killed 7 IS gunmen at its border

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]]> As war edges toward end, Iran faces hard fight to keep its influence in Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-war-edges-toward-end-iran-faces-hard-fight-to-keep-its-influence-in-syria/ Fri, 06 Jul 2018 16:03:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1884344 Israel and the US are actively trying to force Tehran out, and even its allies Russia and the Assad regime don't seem eager for the Islamic Republic to stay

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]]> Jordan: Ties with Syria regime headed in ‘right direction’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordan-ties-with-syria-regime-headed-in-right-direction/ Sat, 26 Aug 2017 10:33:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1682711 Citing 'stability' in southern Syria, Amman looking to open border crossings with its war-torn neighbor

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]]> Syria suicide blast kills 23 rebel fighters near Jordan border https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-suicide-blast-kills-23-rebel-fighters-near-jordan-border/ Fri, 11 Aug 2017 22:06:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1674914 Monitor says another 20 in critical condition after bomber detonates explosive belt at base used by opposition group

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]]> Putin, Jordan’s Abdullah talk Syrian peace push https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-jordans-abdullah-talk-syrian-peace-push/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 20:40:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1548262 Leaders praise each other for efforts to reach settlement, as Lavrov prepares for talks with Assad's opposition

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]]> Syrians refuse attempted relocation along Jordan border https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrians-refuse-attempted-relocation-along-jordan-border/ Sat, 01 Oct 2016 23:46:58 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1473307 'If we move from the Jordanian border, Syrian and Russian planes will come and bomb us,' warns one refugee

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]]> In Jordan, schools to open doors to all Syrian children https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jordan-schools-to-open-doors-to-all-syrian-children/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 08:10:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1455636 90,000 refugee kids weren't able to attend school last year in kingdom, along with hundreds of thousands more in neighboring countries

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]]> Jordan court charges 21 with terrorism https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordan-court-charges-21-with-terrorism-state-media/ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 18:46:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1416270 Announcement follows a month that saw two deadly attacks against security officials

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]]> Jordan closes northern border area after deadly bombing https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordan-closes-northern-border-area-after-deadly-bombing/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:05:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1413545 Amman vows to 'defeat evil' as blast near refugee camp kills six troops and wounds 14

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]]> 6 Jordanian troops killed, 14 wounded in car bomb attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-jordanian-troops-killed-14-wounded-in-car-bomb-attack/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 08:12:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1413244 Blast hits near tent encampment where tens of thousands of Syrian refugees are stranded

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]]> Jordan says 50,000 Syrians stranded on border https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordan-says-50000-syrians-stranded-on-border/ Mon, 18 Apr 2016 20:07:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1378007 Fearing jihadist infiltration, Hashemite Kingdom has increased security checks on asylum seekers fleeing bloody civil war

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