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Arab, Muslim Worlds Condemn Israeli Minister’s Racist Remarks against Palestinians

The appearance of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich at a podium adorned with an Israeli flag that included all of Jordan and the Palestinian territories was widely condemned by the Arab and Muslim worlds. Smotrich, who heads a religious-nationalist party in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hard-right coalition, said on Sunday…

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Israel rejects minister's behaviour over flag, Jordan says

Jordan said it has received assurance from Israel that the behaviour of a top cabinet minister, who spoke at a podium adorned with an Israeli flag that appeared to include Jordan, did not represent their position, an official source said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Jordanian FM visits Syria, promises more earthquake aid

Syrian state media says Jordan’s foreign minister has met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus

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Jordan’s foreign minister visits Syria in first trip since war

Safadi’s visit comes as Syria’s al-Assad received calls and offers of assistance from leaders in Arab nations.

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Jordan’s Foreign Minister Visits Syria in First Trip Since War

Jordan's foreign minister Ayman Safadi arrived in Damascus on Wednesday in the first such visit since the Syrian conflict and will later head to Türkiye to show "solidarity" after the quake, an official source said. The visit will focus on humanitarian needs and how Jordan, a neighbor that hosts tens…

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Jordan's foreign minister to visit Syria, Turkey to show 'solidarity' after quake

Jordan's foreign minister Ayman Safadi will head to Syria and Turkey on Wednesday in a "show of solidarity" after the quake that killed thousands of people in both countries, his ministry said.

Reuters

Jordan FM Says Facing Threat of Drugs, Terrorism, Militias from Syria

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi stressed that the focus should be on establishing security and stability in southern Syria and preventing the smuggling of drugs into Jordan. Safadi emphasized that Jordan is facing threats from drug trafficking, terrorism, and the presence of…

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Egypt, Jordan, Iraq Coordinate Efforts to Confront Regional Crises

Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq have agreed to coordinate efforts and continue consultations to resolve regional crises and serve Arab causes and interests. The three countries' foreign ministers held a meeting Wednesday, in Amman, as part of the Jordanian-Iraqi-Egyptian trilateral cooperation mechanism to generate closer partnerships. The mechanism is based on…

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Flashes of Arab unity at World Cup after years of discontent

For a brief moment after Saudi Arabia’s Salem Aldawsari fired a soccer ball from just inside the penalty box into the back of the net to seal a win against Argentina, Arabs across the divided Middle East found something to celebrate

The Independent UK

Jordan seeks more coordination with Russia to bring stability to southern Syria

Jordan and Russia have agreed to step up coordination in tackling instability in southern Syria, which Amman blames on Iran-linked militias and multi-billion dollar drug smuggling across its border, Jordan's foreign minister said on Thursday.

Reuters

Oman, Jordan Sign 7 MoUs to Promote Economy, Exchange Investment

The Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik and Jordanian King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein held a second round of talks at Al-Alam Palace on Wednesday before the Jordanian monarch concluded his two-day visit to Muscat. Oman and Jordan signed seven memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and two executive programs in the…

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US Offers Unprecedented Support to King Abdullah’s Reforms in Jordan

The United States and Jordan signed on Friday an unprecedented Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that offers financial support to the kingdom. “The MoU will support key reforms conceived of and led by King Abdullah’s government, focusing on improving the lives of Jordanians in tangible ways – reforms like improving essential…

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Jordan’s Public Debt Increases to $41 Bln

Jordan’s public debt rose 1.6 percent to 29.16 billion dinars ($41 billion) in the first half of 2022 from 28.7 billion dinars at the end of 2021. Its domestic debt reached 13.89 billion dinars at the end of H1, while its foreign debt reached 15.26 billion dinars, according to statistics…

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Jordan Warns of ‘Notable Drop’ in Int’l Support for Refugees in the Region

Jordan has warned of the notable drop in international support to refugees in the Middle East and to the relevant UN agencies. Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi in Amman, where he stressed the need for mobilizing joint action to provide…

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Egypt, Jordan Boost Cooperation to Deepen Strategic Ties

Egypt and Jordan held an expanded consultation session in Cairo on Tuesday, co-chaired by Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi. Both sides agreed during the meeting to bolster cooperation in the field of development. Discussions tackled various issues of common interest at the economic and…

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Arab Foreign Ministers Renew Confidence in Lebanon's Stability, Future

The Arab foreign ministers reaffirmed Arab support and solidarity with Lebanon, reflecting "confidence in Lebanon's stability and future," announced Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. Arab foreign ministers arrived in Beirut to participate in the consultative meeting in preparation for the Arab Summit that will be held in Algeria in…

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Jordan, Norway FMs Discuss Efforts to Restore Calm in Jerusalem

Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi received a telephone call on Saturday from his Norwegian counterpart, Anniken Huitfeldt, to discuss efforts to restore calm in Jerusalem and its holy sites. According to the Kingdom’s official news agency Petra, talks focused on ways to end the escalation, the…

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Arab Ministerial Committee Warns: Israeli Attacks in Aqsa Fuel Violence

The Arab ministerial committee condemned the Israeli attacks and violations against worshipers in the al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that they fuel the violence that threatens regional and global security and stability. The Arab ministerial committee in charge of international action to confront illegal Israeli policies and measures in Jerusalem held an…

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Arab League urges Israel to stop Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Arab League: ‘Al-Aqsa and Haram al Sharif in all its area is a sole place of worship for Muslims.’

Reuters

Arab League urges Israel to stop Jewish prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque

The Arab League called on Israel on Thursday to end Jewish prayers inside the compound of Islam's third holiest shrine in East Jerusalem, warning it was a flagrant affront to Muslim feelings that could trigger wider conflict.

Axios

U.S. officials to make emergency trip to calm tensions in Jerusalem

The U.S. fears of reprisal of the 2021 fighting between Israel and Hamas

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Jordan King Reiterates Need To Preserve Status Quo in Jerusalem

Jordanian King Abdullah II on Thursday told Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid that Israel's "unilateral steps" in the holy city from accelerated Jewish settlement building to its attempts to change the legal status quo of the city undermined a two-state solution. King Abdullah reaffirmed the need to step up efforts…

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Aboul Gheit: Date of Upcoming Arab Summit Not Determined Yet

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said Algeria requested further consultations to determine the date of the upcoming Arab Summit. He affirmed that Arab foreign ministers will meet on March 9 to discuss Algeria’s proposed date. Aboul Gheit’s remarks were made during an interview with state-owned al-Mamlaka television that was…

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