Arab countries could stop Israeli land grab
Source: Arab News By Daoud Kuttab The president’s blueprint gave Israel much of what it has long sought, including US recognition of settlements and Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley […]
Jordan to ban mosque prayers during fasting month of Ramadan: minister
Source: Reuters AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan will not allow public worship in mosques during the holy month of Ramadan that begins next week as part of measures to stem the […]
Love in the time of COVID-19: Virus threat silences wedding bells across Jordan
By Maria Weldali – Mar 16,2020 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The Kingdom’s wedding industry has entered crisis mode in the midst of the current coronavirus distress, dimming engaged couples’ […]
‘Dead Sea Scrolls’ at the Museum of the Bible are all forgeries
Months of testing confirm earlier suspicions that the fragments were made in modern times. What happens next? The Museum of the Bible houses 16 purported Dead Sea Scroll fragments, […]
A noteworthy recognition of a noble mission
Mar 07,2020 -JORDAN TIMES UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay has praised His Majesty King Abdullah’s constructive role as the Custodian of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. During her […]
UNESCO chief hails King’s role in safeguarding Jerusalem holy sites
By JT – Mar 05,2020 -JORDAN TIMES Director General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay visits Luminus Technical University College on Wednesday (Photo courtesy of UNESCO) AMMAN — UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay […]
King of Jordan receives Orthodox primates participating in Amman gathering
His Majesty says Jordan will persist in preserving Jerusalem’s historical, legal status quo By JT – Feb 26,2020 -JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, accompanied by HRH Crown […]
What next with the ‘deal of the century’?
Feb 25,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – HASAN ABU NIMAH The so-called “deal of the century” has been widely rejected and loudly condemned. But since no change to the plan […]
‘The deal of the century’ and its hidden secrets
Feb 15,2020 -JORDAN TIMES – HAZIM EL NASER We oppose and reject the US-Israeli peace plan, or the so-called “deal of the century”, for many political, economic, social and […]
Crisis and opportunity: The ‘Deal of the Century’ challenge for Palestinians
Feb 04,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – RAMZY BAROUD After several postponements, US President, Donald Trump, has finally revealed the details of his Middle East plan, dubbed “Deal of the […]
King of Jordan receives EU foreign affairs chief, reaffirms Jordan’s position on Palestine
His Majesty voices appreciation for EU’s support to Jordan By JT – Feb 03,2020 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday received European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice President Josep Borrell to discuss advancing Jordan’s partnership with the […]
King of Jordan confirms ‘firm’ stance on Palestine cause
Jordanian King Abdullah II confirmed on Friday his country’s “firm” position on the Palestinian cause, as well as its support for the Palestinian people, Jordanian and official Palestinian media reported. […]
Jordan fears long-term threat to its national security following Trump’s peace plan
Osama al Sharif 30th January 2020 al-monitor.com It took the Jordanian government less than an hour to respond to the US peace plan following its release by President Donald Trump […]
Senior Defense Officials Warn Annexation Would Endanger Israel’s Peace With Jordan
Jordan’s King Abdullah is facing internal pressure, top officials say in assessment conveyed to political leaders, sounding the alarm about ramifications of any unilateral moves for relations with Amman and […]
Palestinians have only one option left: Stay and fight
David Hearst 29 January 2020 A new wave of struggle has to start now for equal rights in one state on all of the land of historic Palestine An elephant […]
Trump releases long-awaited Middle-East peace plan
President Trump: “No Palestinians or Israelis will be uprooted from their homes” US President Donald Trump has presented his long-awaited Middle East peace plan, promising to keep Jerusalem as Israel’s […]
With one voice – defence of Palestinians’ rights to statehood and independence
Jan 26,2020 – JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL Senate President Faisal Fayez on Saturday reaffirmed Jordan’s unwavering position in defence of Palestinians’ rights to statehood and independence on their own national soil, […]
Would Europe ?
Jan 23,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – Ahmad Y. Majdoubeh His Majesty King Abdullah’s passionate address to the European Parliament on January 15 was delivered with the aim of conveying […]
US-Iran war would bring ‘untold chaos’ warns Jordan’s King Abdullah II
AFP January 15, 2020 The king warned of the re-emergence of Daesh in Iraq and Syria He also said failure to resolve the Israel-Palestinian conflict endangers world peace STRASBOURG, […]
Championing the higher path of peace – King of Jordan
Jan 15,2020 – JORDAN TIMES – In his address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, His Majesty King Abdullah shed light on several issues and crises plaguing the Middle […]