Israel energy minister says gas flowing to Egypt, Jordan despite shutdown reports Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen told Al-Monitor that despite security concerns and partial shut down of marine gas platforms, Israel continues to supply gas to Egypt, Jordan and Israeli consumers. Israel
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar to deepen security ties amid Iran war: What to know Gulf states and Jordan are aligning more closely as Iranian attacks persist. Saudi Arabia
Egypt closes stores early, Jordan bans AC as Iran war takes toll Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan announced Monday that the use of air conditioning and heating equipment in ministries, government departments and public institutions will now be prohibited. Egypt
US fast-tracks $16.5B arms sales to UAE, Jordan, Kuwait amid Iran attacks Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued emergency waivers to bypass the normal congressional review period for the sales, the administration said, as Iran signaled its ability to open a new front with strikes on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. United States
Jordan Tightens Grip On Opposition Activism Jordan has moved to stifle free speech, targeting Islamist and secular activists alike and reneging on promises of reform. Jordan
Smugglers Easily Cross Iraq’s Border Despite the efforts of Iraq and the six countries bordering it, Iraq’s borders are easily navigated by professional smugglers. Saudi Arabia
Zamzam Rattles Jordan’s Muslim Brothers The launch of the moderate “Zamzam” Islamists organization presents a challenge for the Muslim Brotherhood. Jordan
Lebanon Support Group Deserves Support The International Support Group for Lebanon, a critical initiative by President Michel Suleiman, will meet at the UN General Assembly on Sept. 25. Jordan
Is Jordan’s 'Arab Spring' Over? King Abdullah II seems to have weathered a storm, at least for now. Jordan
Jordan Divided on Muslim Brotherhood The overthrow of the Muslim Brotherhood-led government in Egypt is felt in Jordan. Jordan
PLO Pushes for Greater Jordanian Role in Peace Talks The Palestinian leadership strengthens its cooperation with Jordan as it continues talks with Israel. Palestine
Palestinian Authority Tightens Grip on Hamas in West Bank Hamas says a crackdown by the Palestinian Authority has damaged Hamas' formal structure in the West Bank, but that it is reorganizing nevertheless. Palestine
Jordan Brotherhood Leader Says Morsi Ousted for Opposing Israel The deputy leader of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood, Zaki Bani Arshid, warns in an exclusive interview that Egypt's crisis will have a "great effect" on Jordan. Egypt
Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood Is in Shock Over Egypt Jordan's government is feeling confident after Mohammed Morsi's fall in Egypt, which may demoralize the local branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. Egypt
Rise of Local Salafist Jihadists Worries Jordan's Government For decades, the Muslim Brotherhood has been the Jordanian government's main political rival. But a new player has emerged to fret the Hashemite regime: homegrown Salafist jihadists. Jordan
Iraq Closes Anbar Crossing As Sunni Protests Continue The authorities in Baghdad have closed Iraq's border crossing linking Anbar province to Jordan, a move some see as punishment for the region's continual protests against the government. Iraq
