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Jordan Cancels 4-Way Summit With Biden as Tensions Heighten in Israel–Hamas Conflict
President Biden was due to meet with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
Kerry: Israel, Jordan Working to Ease Holy Site Tensions
Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday that Israel and Jordan have agreed on steps aimed at reducing tensions and violence.
Reports That Jordan' King Will Personally Join ISIS Airstrikes Based on Old Photos
Jordan’s King Abdullah won hero points for planning to personally join airstrikes against ISIS—but turns out that’s not the plan.
Islamic State Group Support Grows in Jordan Town
Local authorities quickly stripped away public signs of support for the Islamic State group in this desert town. Black flags have been removed from rooftops. Graffiti proclaiming the extremists’ imminent victory have been whitewashed.
Israeli Move in East Jerusalem Draws US Concern
Israeli authorities gave preliminary approval Wednesday to build 200 homes in a Jewish area of east Jerusalem, a move that threatened to push Israelis and Palestinians deeper into conflict after weeks of unrest over the city’s holiest sites.
