Analysis How Syria is balancing public anger, regional stability after Jordan's strikes By Shelly Kittleson In Middle East, reporting on regional politics
Syria slams Jordan over crossborder strikes, denies coordination: What to know Jordan said its airstrikes targeted ISIS fighters, while Syria said civilians were killed, sparking outrage. Syria
Jordan arrests three suspects after deadly church attack: What to know The arrests follow days of searching for the three suspects in Friday’s attack, which killed nine people. Jordan
Jordan’s King Abdullah calls church shooting ‘terror attack,’ at least 7 killed: What to know Jordan has experienced sporadic violence targeting the Christian community, though attacks of this kind are relatively rare in the kingdom. Jordan
Analysis Jordan shores up US lifelines as Iran targets Amman’s reliance on Washington By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Jordan, Palestinians condemn visit by Israel’s Ben-Gvir to Temple Mount After two largely-criticized visits since the beginning of the year to the site, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Temple Mount compound again, on the Jewish holy day of Tisha B’Av. Israel
Culture Jordan’s LGBTQ community faces increased attacks, including from Islamists Jordan’s LGBTQ community is increasingly under attack, leaving them with few options and spaces for safety. Jordan
Work on Israel-Saudi land bridge has begun, Israeli Foreign Ministry confirms The project will facilitate the transfer of goods in trucks intially between the UAE, Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Israel
In Turkey visit, Jordan's FM says Ankara, Amman on same page on Syrians The foreign minister of Jordan, whose country hosted a series of mediation meetings between Damascus and other Arab capitals, traveled to Ankara after meeting with Assad in Syria. Turkey
Jordan shoots down drone carrying drugs from Syria The operation is the latest effort by Jordanian authorities to curb drug smuggling from neighboring Syria. Syria
UK introduces $13 online visas for GCC, Jordanian nationals Gulf nationals previously paid £30 ($37.63) per visit to the UK, while Jordanians paid £100 ($125.42) for a visit visa. Legacy: Gulf
Culture Jordan erupts in celebrations for Prince Hussein’s wedding to Saudi Rajwa Alseif Prince Hussein, who is next in line to the throne, married a member of a prominent Saudi family in a ceremony which attracted VIPs and visitors from around the world. Jordan
Jordan extradites dissident to UAE, alarming rights groups The move outraged rights groups that expressed concerns about human rights violations Khalaf Abdul Rahman Humaid al-Rumaithi is likely to face upon his return to the UAE. United Arab Emirates
Suspected Jordanian airstrike kills Syrian drug trafficker on border The airstrike coming one day after Syria’s re-admission to the Arab League reportedly killed Marai al-Ramthan, a notorious drug dealer. Jordan
Israeli court extends detention of Jordanian lawmaker The decision of the Israeli court to extend the detention of Jordanian parliamentarian Imad al-Adwan could signal that the affair could take time to be resolved. Israel
Jordan hosts meeting to facilitate Syria’s return to Arab League Diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iraq are meeting in Jordan as Syria’s political reintegration into the Arab world accelerates. Jordan
Israel arrests Jordanian MP accused of smuggling weapons to West Bank Jordanian parliamentarian Imad al-Adwan was arrested by Israeli police at the Alenby Bridge crossing point on Saturday on suspicion of smuggling weapons and gold into the West Bank, Jordanian news outlets reported. Israel
