Sep 11, 2024 · Hamas leaders were quick to exploit the Jordanian public’s outrage, framing the group’s actions on October 7 as a protective measure to defend Jordan against the Israeli far-right’s threats against the country and its efforts to undermine Hashemite custodianship over Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

Oct 23, 2023 · The conflict between Israel and Hamas is putting neighboring Jordan in a precarious position — in a country already suffering an economic downturn and widespread discontent.

5 days ago · President Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s leader and planned to call Egypt’s. Mr. Trump’s suggestion echoes proposals from far-right Israelis. A Hamas official rejected the idea.

The Israel-Hamas War threatens Jordan’s interests in ways not seen since the country lost control of the West Bank in 1967. Since the outbreak of the war, it had “an immediate impact on Jordanian streets and the country’s national security.”

3 days ago · Hamas, Egypt and Jordan reject Trump's Gaza suggestion. Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians were allowed by Israeli forces on Monday to start returning to their towns and villages in ...

Feb 13, 2024 · President Joe Biden and King Abdullah II of Jordan met Monday aiming to figure out how to move the Israel-Hamas war into a new phase in which Israeli hostages are released and fighting stops...

Nov 2, 2023 · Facing a complex set of domestic and external challenges even before Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel and with a perilous ground war in Gaza now underway, the Hashemite Kingdom is bracing for a broader conflict and multiple spillover effects. A precarious reality at home and abroad. Domestic pressures.

Jan 15, 2025 · Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages being held in Gaza following separate meetings with Qatar's prime minister, a source briefed on the talks told AFP. A US official confirmed the deal.

Jordan adopted a sharp position against any possible displacement of Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan immediately after the outbreak of the Hamas–Israel war. The Jordanian monarch, King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, declared that displacement was a ‘red line’.

Nov 7, 2023 · Hamas has a long history in Jordan: its offices were in Amman during the 1990s, and King Hussein bin Talal almost canceled the peace treaty between Jordan and Israel after the latter’s attempt to assassinate Khaled Mashal while he was in Jordan.