A Christmas in solidarity with Jerusalem
Dec 24,2017 – Jordan times editorial The celebration of Christmas this year is marred by the untimely decision of US President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of […]
Why Mohammed bin Salman is taking an interest in the Arab Bank
There is no evidence he got his teeth into any of the president of the Arab Bank’s money – or tried to – but many Palestinians regard this as a […]
World countries support justice despite intimidation
SOURCE: JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL Might does not make right. This was expressed clearly by the vast majority of the world countries when they defied pressure and intimidation and voted at […]
Erdogan says Turkey seeking to annul Trump decision on Jerusalem at UN
Reuters International This content was published on December 15, 2017 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference following the extraordinary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation […]
US ‘will be taking names’ during UN vote on Jerusalem — Haley
Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour says General Assembly not afraid By AFP – Dec 20,2017 – JORDAN TIMES Palestinians stage a demonstration against US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as […]
Jerusalem can still be the city of peace
Dec 16,2017 -JORDAN TIMES – Adnan Abu-Odeh Editor’s note: The following article was written by Adnan Abu-Odeh in 1991 and published by Foreign Affairs in its issue of Spring 1992 […]
Jordanian tycoon ‘detained in S. Arabia’
By Reuters – Dec 16,2017 – JORDAN TIMES By Suleiman Al Khalidi AMMAN — Sabih Al Masri, one of Jordan’s most influential businessmen and the chairmen of its largest lender […]
Muslim Leaders Declare East Jerusalem the Palestinian Capital
Source: The Washington Post By CARLOTTA GALL ISTANBUL — Leaders and officials of Muslim nations declared East Jerusalem the Palestinian capital on Wednesday at a summit meeting in Istanbul, producing the […]
How Israel helped create Hamas
The Muslim Times’ Editor’s Note: Yes, this is an old article. We bring it for the benefit of our readers who do not know this history. Israel’s creation of Hamas served two purposes (and still serves the same): (1) make sure that the Palestinian vote is divided (2) always have […]
‘We are one’ – Palestinian Christians and Muslims unite against Trump’s Jerusalem call
Reuters International This content was published on December 12, 2017 A protester shouts slogans during a demonstration against U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital […]
Jerusalem: It’s Tense, Crowded and Can Feel Like a Jail
Source: The New York Times By DAVID M. HALBFINGER DEC. 9, 2017 JERUSALEM — This is a tense city on a good day. You feel it behind the wheel: The traffic signals […]
What else to talk about ?
Dec 11,2017 – JORDAN TIMES – Jawad Anani After the unsurprising announcement of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, of his decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s […]
A timely visit
Dec 07,2017 -JORDAN TIMES EDITORIAL His Majesty King Abdullah’s visit to Ankara for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was timely as their discussions occurred when President Donald Trump […]
Israeli minister sees Trump ‘hint’ at Jerusalem partition with Palestinians
Reuters International This content was published on December 8, 2017 FILE PHOTO: Israeli Minister of Environmental Protection Zeev Elkin attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem October 15, 2017. […]
Donald Trump says recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel will bring peace – it will do quite the opposite
Trump has turned away from any notion of fairness in peace negotiations and run with Israel’s ball Robert Fisk Middle East Correspondent @indyvoices Thursday 7 December 2017 Israeli flags fly […]
U.N., European Union and Pope Criticize Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement
Source: The New York Times By JASON HOROWITZ ROME — Pope Francis said, “I cannot remain silent.” The United Nations secretary general spoke of his “great anxiety.” The European Union expressed […]
Trump’s error on Jerusalem is a disaster for the Arab world … and the US too
Rashid Khalidi The president’s foolish move in recognising the city as the capital of Israel will have negative consequences impossible to predict Palestinians in Rafah protest on 6 December against […]
An Israeli dream might come true if Trump declares Jerusalem the capital – but so will an Arab nightmare
Could Trump expect another warm welcome and traditional sword dance in Riyadh? Would the Saudis choose to buy all those billions of weapons from the US if it hands Jerusalem […]
Greek Orthodox Church Sells Land In Israel, Worrying Both Israelis And Palestinians
Source: NPR By DANIEL ESTRIN Secretive real estate deals in the Holy Land are putting one of Jerusalem’s most powerful and ancient churches in the spotlight. The Greek Orthodox Church calls […]
Homeland Insecurity: Palestine’s Refusal to Die Haunts Israeli Colonial Celebrations 0
29 November 2017 – Analysis As the world marks the International Day of Solidarity With the Palestinian People, we spoke to Ali Abunimah (Electronic Intifada), Prof. William Robinson, and BDS […]