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Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood
Protesters wave Turkish and Palestinian flags as they shout slogans against Israel and USA during a demonstration in Istanbul on May 11, 2018, against US President Donald Trum's policy to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the a US embassy to the city. (AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE)
May 12, 2018, 12:46 am
Thousands rally in Turkey and Jordan to protest US embassy move
Demonstrations come days before culmination of Palestinian protests timed to coincide with move of US embassy to Jerusalem
By TOI staff and Agencies
Samer Libdeh
August 8, 2017, 2:47 pm
Samer Libdeh
Jordan’s retrograde leadership must go
The Hashemites are radicalizing their citizens and standing in the way of peace
Jordanians take part in a protest after the Friday prayer in the capital Amman, on February 24, 2017 against the government's decision to impose new taxes on a string of goods and services, calling on the cabinet to resign. (AFP/Khalil Mazraawi)
February 25, 2017, 4:20 am
Jordanians protest price hikes, demand government ouster
1,500 take to street in protest organized by Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood over economic woes
By AFP
The Jordanian Parliament (Jordan Parliament official)
September 25, 2016, 9:15 pm
Jordan’s PM re-appointed to form government after elections
Hani al-Malki, 65, reinstated; was involved with negotiations that led to Jordan-Israel peace deal in 1994
By AFP
Jordanians vote in elections, Amman, Jordan, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh)
September 23, 2016, 6:35 am
Jordan’s Brotherhood back in parliament after vote
Islamist faction takes 16 of 130 seats after boycotting two previous elections; 21 women also elected
By AFP
A Jordanian casts his vote in elections, Amman, Jordan, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh)
September 22, 2016, 12:55 am
Jordan election held in ‘largely peaceful atmosphere‘
Muslim Brotherhood, competing for first time since 2007, heading to take 16 of parliament‘s 130 seats
By Karin Laub
Jordanians vote in elections in Amman, Jordan, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (AP/Raad Adayleh)
September 20, 2016, 11:02 pm
Jordan votes in election tipped to see Islamist return
Political arm of Amman’s Muslim Brotherhood expected to clinch some 20 seats in the 130-member parliament
By Imed Lamloum
Election posters are on display in the Jordanian capital of Amman, September 18, 2016. (AP/Raad Adayleh)
September 19, 2016, 3:17 pm
Jordan election seen as small step toward democratic reform
Electoral changes see Muslim Brotherhood participate in pro-Western monarchy’s parliament vote Tuesday for first time in almost a decade
By Karin Laub
Israeli security forces near the body of a Jordanian attacker at the scene of an attempted stabbing attack at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on September 16, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 18, 2016, 10:11 pm
Israel shows Jordan proof its national carried out attack
Foreign Ministry sends video of Saeed Amro charging at Jerusalem police with a knife Friday before being shot dead by cops
By TOI staff
Israeli security forces near the body of a Jordanian attacker at the scene of an attempted stabbing attack at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on September 16, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 17, 2016, 6:14 pm
Jordan condemns ‘barbaric’ killing of knife-wielding Jerusalem attacker
Muslim Brotherhood calls on Amman to close Israeli Embassy over ‘execution’ of man police say tried to stab officers
By TOI staff
This February 10, 2016, file photo shows IDF soldiers keeping watch as a machine drills holes in the ground on the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip as they search for tunnels used by Palestinian terrorists planning to attack Israel. (AFP/Menahem Kahana)
April 18, 2016, 1:44 pm
Investigators hunt for clues after Jerusalem bus bombing
Police probing whether bomber among the wounded; Jerusalem mayor says blast caused by small explosive device on bus; Hamas calls attack ‘natural response to Israeli crimes’
By Sara Miller
A Jordanian protester carries the national flag during a rally by the Muslim Brotherhood, in Amman, Jordan, July 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh)
April 13, 2016, 2:17 pm
Jordan security services ‘shut Muslim Brotherhood HQ’
Islamist organization cries foul, alleging government is attempting to influence upcoming regional elections
By AFP
Supporters of Zaki Bani Irsheid, a top leader of the Muslim Brotherhood opposition group, hold photos of him, outside the state security court in Amman, Jordan, February 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Raad Adayleh)
January 4, 2016, 6:48 pm
Jordan frees Muslim Brotherhood deputy leader
Zaki Bani Irsheid served a year in jail for criticizing kingdom ally UAE, returns to growing divisions in Islamist group
By Karin Laub
In this Thursday, June 11, 2015 photo, preacher Abdel Fattah al-Madi, right, a Syrian refugee who has delivered sermons since coming to Jordan two years ago, meets with students at a mosque in Amman, Jordan. Al-Madi, who teaches in the government's training course, said he draws large crowds each Friday as word spreads about his liberal attitude. He said moderates can win the war of ideas, but that young people drawn to extremism also need practical alternatives, including jobs. (AP/Raad Adayleh)
August 7, 2015, 7:29 pm
Jordan throws (text)book at IS-style extremism in schools
Education minister says new materials given to students will ‘teach how to be a moderate Muslim, how to respect others’
By Karin Laub and Mohammed Daraghmeh
Demonstrators wave the Jordanian flag during a protest by the Muslim Brotherhood movement and other opposition parties against parliamentary elections in Amman, Jordan, in January 2013. (photo credit: AP)
May 2, 2015, 6:33 am
Tensions brew in Jordan over Muslim Brotherhood rift
Organization fears authorities attempting to weaken it after government officially recognizes breakaway Islamist group
By AFP
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