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Jordan asks to extend water deal with Israel, which seeks reconciliation in return — report
An aerial picture taken on July 15, 2021, shows a section of the Jordan River flowing along the border with Jordan (background), south of the Sea of Galilee, one of the main water sources in Israel. (MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP)
Amid bumpy relations, Jordan has asked Israel to extend a water supply deal by an additional year, and Israel has responded by seeking to smooth overall tensions between the nations, according to a report in the Kan public broadcaster.
Relations between Amman and Jerusalem have been markedly tense since the start of Israel’s war against Hamas.
According to the report, Israel has replied to Jordan with a request that Jordanian officials moderate their vocal criticism of Israel, and to return their ambassadors to their respective posts.
