Jordanian-Palestinian relations

Jordanian protesters wave the national and Palestinian flags during a demonstration near the Israeli Embassy in the capital Amman in solidarity with the Palestinians on October 16, 2015. (Khalil Mazraawi/AFP)

July 28, 2019, 8:45 am

Trump’s peace plan rings alarm bells in Jordan

Analysts in Israel’s Palestinian-majority neighbor warn failure to create independent state in West Bank could ‘wipe out’ Jordanian identity

By Mussa Hattar

PA President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the weekly cabinet meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah on April 29, 2019. (Majdi Mohammed / POOL / AFP)

April 30, 2019, 11:03 am

Jordan, Egypt said to mediate between Israel and PA over tax transfer standoff

PA official reportedly says there will be no compromise on issue; US unable to resolve crisis because Ramallah cut off contact with Washington

By TOI staff

Tourists look at a view of the Dome of the Rock and the Temple Mount from the lookout of the Mount of Olives overlooking the Old city of Jerusalem, on November 28, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

February 19, 2019, 10:39 am

Jordan gives Palestinians larger role in running Temple Mount

Amman expands Muslim Waqf council from 11 members to 18, adding Palestinian political and religious figures to body that administers the Jerusalem site

By TOI staff

Jordanian diplomat Nizar al-Qaissi, left, joined Waqf officials and the Palestinian mufti of Jerusalem in greeting Prince William on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, June 28, 2018. (British Consulate General Jerusalem)

July 5, 2018, 1:29 pm

Israel irked over Jordanian diplomat greeting Prince William on Temple Mount

Ramallah-based Nizar al-Qaissi joined Waqf officials in welcoming UK royal on ‘private visit’ to Al-Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock

By Raphael Ahren

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left receives Jordan's King Abdullah II at his headquarters, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on August 7, 2017. (AP Photo/ Nasser Nasser)

October 22, 2017, 8:12 pm

Jordan’s king endorses Palestinian reconciliation deal

Abdullah II ‘affirms Jordan’s full support’ for agreement to end decade-old split between Fatah and Hamas terror group

By Agencies

Illustrative: A firefighting plane sprays flame retardant on a forest fire near Motza, on the outskirts of Jerusalem. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)

August 11, 2017, 9:35 am

Israel, Jordan, PA to hold first-of-its-kind joint firefighting and rescue exercise

Drill slated for October will take place in Israel and Jordan, include four European nations, and test cooperation in cases of major fires and disasters

By TOI staff

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas observe the honor guard during a visit in the West Bank city of Ramallah on August 7, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI)

August 7, 2017, 5:04 pm

Jordanian king tells Abbas Trump committed to peace process

In rare visit by monarch to Ramallah, two sides agree to form task force to prepare for any future Temple Mount tension

By Dov Lieber

Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside advocate Yossi Cohen (right) in the Jerusalem Regional Labor Court, October 29, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

August 7, 2017, 2:16 pm

Attorney general said to be bringing charges against Sara Netanyahu

PM’s wife accused of diverting public money for her private housekeeping expenses; Supreme Court orders prime minister to disclose dates of phone calls with Sheldon Adelson

By Raoul Wootliff

Jordan's King Abdullah II, center-right, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, center-left, observe the honor guard during a visit by the Jordanian king to the West Bank city of Ramallah, August 7, 2017. (AFP/Ahmad GHARABLI)

August 7, 2017, 2:09 pm

Jordanian king makes rare West Bank trip seen as message to Israel

Abdullah II meets with Abbas in Ramallah for two hours in show of support after Temple Mount crisis; not scheduled to see Netanyahu

By Agencies and TOI staff

Jordan's King Abdullah (left), pictured with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on a visit to Ramallah in November, 2011. (Issam Rimawi/Flash90)

August 5, 2017, 3:03 pm

Jordan king to meet Abbas in Ramallah in bid to ‘revive’ peace talks

Palestinian officials confirm Abdullah II traveling to West Bank Monday for first time in 5 years for talks with PA president

By TOI staff and AFP

August 3, 2017, 9:57 pm

Jordanian king to make rare visit to Ramallah Monday

Meeting with Abbas marks first time in five years that Abdullah II will travel to Palestinian Authority

By Dov Lieber, Raphael Ahren and TOI staff

King Abdullah II of Jordan, left, welcomes Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas after his arrival at the Royal Palace in Amman, Jordan, in March, 2013. (AP Photo/ Raad Adayleh)

July 30, 2017, 6:21 pm

Jordan’s king calls Abbas after hospital visit

Palestinian Authority president and Abdullah II discuss Temple Mount, Jerusalem; agree to meet soon in Amman

By TOI staff

Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas before a meeting at the Royal Palace in Amman on November 12, 2014. (AFP PHOTO/KHALIL MAZRAAWI)

July 26, 2017, 10:40 pm

Jordan king calls Abbas to urge calm after PA chief approves mass protests

Abdullah urges coordination to restore pre-July 14 situation, hours after Palestinian groups announce ‘day of rage’ Friday against Israeli security measures at Temple Mount

By Tamar Pileggi

On the sidelines of the 28th Arab League Summit on March 29, 2017, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (R) meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan (C) and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. (Wafa/Thaer Ghnaim)

July 25, 2017, 4:17 pm

Jordan ‘kept Palestinians in the dark’ over Temple Mt. pact — official

Senior Ramallah official indicates the PA, which was apparently not included in talks to restore calm, will resume security cooperation with Israel

By Avi Issacharoff

Israeli security forces near the body of a Jordanian attacker at the scene of an attempt stabbing attack at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem on September 16, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

September 20, 2016, 6:35 pm

Abbas lauds Jordanian ‘martyr’ who tried to stab Israeli troops

PA president offers condolences to family of Saeed Amro, who was shot dead as he approached police with knives in each hand

By TOI staff