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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men join a group of religious Jews under Israeli police protection on a visit to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City on October 27, 2015. (AFP/Ahmad Gharabli)
April 18, 2016, 8:01 pm
Jordan cancels plan for security cameras on Temple Mount
PM says kingdom will halt program, aimed at preventing violent clashes at holy site, because of Palestinian opposition
By AP and TOI staff
Jordanian forces conduct a military drill as part of the 7th Annual International Warrior Competition hosted by the King Abdullah Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC), Sunday, April 19, 2015, Amman, Jordan. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh)
March 2, 2016, 4:36 pm
Jordan says deadly raid foiled Islamic State attacks
7 jihadists killed in firefight with security forces near Syria border; PM says kingdom able to withstand extremists’ advance
By OMAR AKOUR
Young Syrian refugees stand at the Azraq refugee camp in northern Jordan on January 30, 2016. (AFP/KHALIL MAZRAAWI)
January 30, 2016, 8:08 pm
Jordan PM links Syrian refugee admissions to foreign aid
Abdullah Ensour says absorbing refugees will be ‘very difficult’ unless kingdom receives extensive economic assistance
By OMAR AKOUR
Palestinians demonstrate in front of the Dome of the Rock after clashes between Palestinian stone throwers and Israeli forces at the Temple Mount on September 27, 2015. (AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI)
October 14, 2015, 9:49 pm
Cabinet reportedly OKs removing ‘inciters’ from Temple Mount
Government said to have issued dozens of restraining orders; army will have authority to limit duration of MK visits; Jordan threatens to downgrade ties
By TOI staff
Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour speaks during a press conference in the capital, Amman, on November 9, 2014, after the government's decision to recall its ambassador to Israel. (photo credit: AFP/Khalil Mazraawi)
November 24, 2014, 11:50 pm
Israel protests Jordan’s condolences to terrorists’ families
Israeli Embassy in Amman also calls attention to recent anti-Israeli cartoons in Jordanian media
By Tamar Pileggi
Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour speaks during a press conference in the capital, Amman, on November 9, 2014, after the government's decision to recall its ambassador to Israel. (photo credit: AFP/Khalil Mazraawi)
November 21, 2014, 9:08 pm
Jordanian PM sends condolence letter to families of Har Nof terrorists
Missive comes after Amman MPs held moment of silence for E. Jerusalem cousins who killed five in synagogue attack Tuesday
By TOI staff
A shopkeeper offers an oil lamp to US Secretary of State John Kerry as he visits the Muttrah Souk in Muscat, Oman, on November 10, 2014. (photo credit: State Department)
November 12, 2014, 7:52 am
Kerry heads to Amman for talks on Jerusalem tensions
Top US diplomat will also discuss fighting Islamic State, before visiting UAE for more security talks
By AFP and TOI staff
Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour speaks during a press conference in the capital, Amman, on November 9, 2014, after the government's decision to recall its ambassador to Israel. (photo credit: AFP/Khalil Mazraawi)
November 9, 2014, 8:04 pm
Jordan PM puts kibosh on canceling peace treaty with Israel
Abdullah Ensour warns tensions over Temple Mount inflicting ‘stab wound’ on 20-year pact, but says both sides committed to peace
By AFP and TOI staff
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan (R) on October 26, 2014 at the royal palace in the capital Amman. (Khalil Mazraawi/AFP photo)
October 26, 2014, 6:26 pm
Iraq PM heads to Jordan for security talks
King Abdullah meets with premier to discuss terrorism and the Islamic State
By AFP
Jordan's King Abdullah II addresses the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013 at U.N. headquarters. (photo credit: AP Photo/Richard Drew)
September 6, 2014, 1:57 pm
Jordan ‘forms task force’ against Islamic State
King Abdullah II reportedly taps Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour to head committee to deal with threat
By TOI staff
Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour (photo credit: AP)
March 18, 2014, 7:24 pm
Jordan PM: We will not expel Israeli ambassador
No-confidence vote against Abdullah Ensour fails amid parliamentary outcry over IDF killing of judge Raed Zeiter
By AFP and TOI staff
Jordanian riot police confront protesters during a demonstration in front of the Israeli Embassy in Amman on Friday (photo credit: AFP/Khalil Mazraawi)
March 14, 2014, 4:29 pm
Jordan: Not in our interest to cut ties with Israel
As thousands protest outside the Israeli Embassy, PM Ensour points to issues of mutual concern like water, refugees and Jerusalem
By AP and TOI staff
Blue Stars of David painted in the foyer of the Amman courthouse where Jordanian-Palestinian judge Raed Zeiter, killed while crossing into the West Bank, worked. (photo credit: Michal Shmulovich)
March 14, 2014, 5:22 am
Judge’s shooting exposes internal tensions in Jordan
Amid mystery over Raed Zeiter’s fatal trip, some in Amman see his death at the border as a Palestinian issue, rather than a national one
By Michal Shmulovich
A Jordanian activist prepares to set a makeshift Israeli flag ablaze during a session of Jordan's House of Representatives on March 11, 2014 (photo credit: AFP PHOTO/STR)
March 11, 2014, 10:52 pm
Jordan excoriates Israel for judge’s ‘hideous’ killing
PM says Raed Zeiter’s shooting at the hands of IDF soldiers was ‘treacherous’; Netanyahu’s office expresses ‘regret’ over incident
By AFP and TOI staff
Jordanian Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour (photo credit: AP)
February 27, 2014, 12:36 am
Jordan PM warns Israel over Temple Mount authority
Entire peace treaty could be put to review, says Abdullah Ensour, after parliament votes to expel Israeli envoy
By AFP
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