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The buffer holding Israel's longest border together is getting thinner - opinion

Jordan’s stability has long protected Israel’s eastern flank, but it’s collapse could turn the country’s longest border into a new front

Jordan occupies a critical position between Israel, Iraq and Syria, making the kingdom an important buffer against weapons smuggling, militant infiltration and Iranian efforts to expand its regional influence.Premium
Water discharging from a desalination plant into the Zalmon River and into the Sea of Galilee, March 4, 2026.

A 'stab in the back': Israel's refusal to extend Jordanian water agreement may spark crisis

Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.

Israel needs a diplomatic alternative to war with Iran - opinion

An Israeli soldier walks next to the border fence between Israel and Jordan, in southern Israel near Eilat February 9, 2016.

Israel begins construction of upgraded security barrier on Jordan border


Why can’t Israel avoid more crises with Jordan - analysis

Israel prevented Jordan’s Crown Prince from a high profile visit to Jerusalem that would have included the Haram Al-Sharif and apparently other sites, such as churches.

Jordanian protesters chant slogans during a protest against a government agreement to import natural gas from Israel, in Amman, Jordan, Sept. 30, 2016

10 things to know about Israel's jittery peace with Jordan

A list of Israeli-Jordanian crisis points, most of which center on the Temple Mount.

PALESTINIANS AND the Wakf Islamic religious trust have made it clear that Emiratis and Bahrainis are not welcome to pray in al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Jordanian Embassy visits Jordanian prisoners in Israel amid lockdown

According to 'The Jordan Times,' a Jordanian English daily, local news sources claim that few Jordanian detainees have contracted COVID-19.

A protester holds a poster of Jordan's King Abdullah as he takes part in a human chain during a sit-in against the annexation of parts of the West Bank by Israel, in Amman, Jordan, June 27, 2020.

Ashkenazi meets with Jordanian FM at border

Hsafadi stressed to Ashkenazi that “it is necessary for Israel to stop all measures that undermine the chances of achieving a just peace on the basis of a two-state solution.”

Israel's new Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi

Jordan is Israel's essential, and often neglected, partner

Israel and Jordan are on the same side on these issues, but clearly, Israel has not invested enough in the relationship.

PROTESTERS IN Jordan hold Jordanian and Palestinian flags as they march in protest against Israel.

With annexation pending, US and Jordan discuss strategic partnership

Jordan has warned that annexation could harm and possibly annul its 1994 peace treaty with Israel.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L) meets with King Abdullah of Jordan (R) during his visit to Amman, Jordan, January 8, 2019

Jordanian MP: If we don't die for Palestine, what is the point of life?

Yahya Al-Saud, the Head of the Jordanian Parliament's Palestine Committee, has called for violent resistance to be on the table in retaliation for Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank.

Palestinian militants of Fatah's al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades take part in a military show as they protest against Israel's plan to annex parts of the West Bank, in Nablus June 07, 2020

An Arab Palestinian homeland - The Jordanian option

Defining Arab Palestinian nationalism prior to Israel’s establishment in 1948 would have been difficult, since the term “Palestinian” generally referred to Jews.

Jordan’s King Abdullah meets Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the Royal Palace in Amman on March 12, 2018

Jordan warns of annexation's grave impact on ties with Israel

“The message should be clear. Annexation will not go unanswered. For if it does, there will only be fiercer conflict. Annexation will make the two-state solution an impossibility.”

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi speaks during a joint news conference

King of Jordan threatens confrontation with Israel over annexation

King Abdullah II of Jordan said that if Israel fulfills its promise to annex the Jordan Valley, it will lead to a 'massive' confrontation.

King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France January 15, 2020.