In the context of Eid and Hajj: What sacrifice is all about
What sacrifice is all about JORDAN TIMES – EDITORIAL Eid Al Adha, literally the holiday of sacrifice, is upon us, and it is time to remind believers what the holy […]
King asserts Jordan’s stance on Palestine at talks with Kushner
Senior adviser to US president visiting Kingdom as part of regional tour By JT – Aug 01,2019 -JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, on Wednesday at Al Husseiniya […]
Birthright does not apply to Palestinians in Jerusalem
Jul 24,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – Daoud Kuttab Life has been difficult as a stateless person in Jerusalem for Mustafa Kharouf. He had the unfortunate case of being born to […]
At talks with Abbas, His Majesty reaffirms solidarity with Palestinians
King expresses Jordan’s rejection of Palestinian homes demolition By JT – Jul 24,2019 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, in talks on Wednesday with Palestinian President Mahmoud […]
Jordan caught between a rock and a hard place
ABDULRAHMAN AL-HUSSEIN Published 11.07.2019 Jordan stands at a serious crossroads, and its future remains tenuous. The U.S. and Gulf-backed Hashemite kingdom located between Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan and Iraq […]
‘Jordan will not accept any compromise or deal that neglects Palestinians’ rights’
Shtayyeh meets with Razzaz, says visit step towards ‘breaking ties with occupation’ By JT – Jul 08,2019 -JORDAN TIMES Prime Minister Omar Razzaz meets with his Palestinian counterpart, Mohammad Shtayyeh, […]
Jordan condemns Israeli tunnel leading to Al Aqsa Mosque
Ministry reiterates ‘absolute rejection’ of attempts to alter Jerusalem’s identity By JT – Jul 01,2019 -JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Jordan on Sunday condemned Israel’s opening of the so-called “pilgrim’s road” […]
Philanthropy: An adaptable and nuanced approach to humanitarian aid
Jun 27,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – Arnub Farooqi While the work done in the humanitarian field is doubtlessly valuable, how they do this work is equally important. Locally-led humanitarian responses […]
Priorities of Jordan, even after ‘Manama’
Jun 24,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – Amer Al Sabaileh The Bahraini capital of Manama will be the centre of attention for most of the region this week. The US-led workshop […]
Palestinians reject Kushner ‘economy first’ approach to Mideast peace
Jun 22, 2019 By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA CITY (Reuters) – Palestinian officials on Saturday dismissed proposals unveiled by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner for big money projects to form […]
The divide over the Bahrain conference
Jun 15,2019 -JORDAN TIMES – Walid M. Sadi The ongoing debate about whether to attend the Bahrain conference on the economic development of the Palestinians and their territories reminds me […]
Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears
Jun 14, 2019 By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s King Abdullah reacts angrily to any suggestion that he might accept a U.S. deal to end the Arab-Israeli conflict […]
Syrian Refugees: The Challenges of Starting a New Life in Jordan
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians fled the violence in their homeland to Jordan. Many still live in camps while others have tried to start new lives in the city. Here, […]
Egypt, Morocco, Jordan to attend Bahrain workshop on Palestine investment
Arab News June 11, 2019 Egypt and Jordan’s participation is considered especially important Palestinian leaders have threatened to boycott the conference LONDON: Egypt, Morocco and Jordan have informed the US […]
Jordan’s interfaith drive hailed as instilled culture, institutionalised policy
By JT – Jun 08,2019 -JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Since the Accession to the Throne, His Majesty King Abdullah has institutionalised a policy of interfaith dialogue, earning the Kingdom an […]
‘Refugee agency secured only 20% of 2019 operation costs in Jordan so far’
UNHCR offers basic needs to 762,420 refugee population in Kingdom of Jordan By JT – Jun 04,2019 -JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — The UNHCR-Jordan has secured only 20 per cent of […]
While the world watches Donald Trump, it’s missing what’s really going on with US foreign policy
The human stories at the bottom of America’s military and arms supply chains are being told only to those who know where to look Robert Fisk @indyvoices Our leaders know how to bang the war drums and, by and large, we go along with them. The US threatens Iran […]
King of Jordan tells Palestinians ‘we stand with you’, Jordan’s position ‘will not change’
Jerusalem awqaf, church councils, Jerusalemites and Arab Israelis stress commitment to Hashemite Custodianship By JT – Jun 04,2019 -JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday reaffirmed […]
Aligning positions, efforts most needed to attain Palestinians’ rights — King of Jordan
‘Jordan to continue to bolster steadfastness of Jerusalemites, counter attempts to impose new reality on the ground’ By JT – Jun 02,2019 -JORDAN TIMES His Majesty King Abdullah heads Jordan’s delegation to the 14th Session of the Ordinary Islamic Summit Conference of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Mecca on […]
Jordan’s king tells Trump adviser peace can only come with a Palestinian state
Arab News May 29, 2019 Jordan stands by a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict This exposed a rift with the US as the Trump administration tries to rally […]