Skip to main content

Report: King Abdullah of Jordan refused phone call with Israeli PM due to annexation

Jordan-Israel relations continue to worsen over Israel's plan to annex parts of the West Bank in July.

RTS2YHIF.JPG
King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, Jan. 15, 2020. — REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

King Abdullah of Jordan reportedly refused a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Palestinian media outlet Ma’an reported today, as tensions between the two neighbors rise over West Bank annexation.

Abdullah refused the call due to Israel’s plan to annex parts of the West Bank in July, according to Ma’an. Amman staunchly opposes the move.

Related Topics

Subscribe for unlimited access

All news, events, memos, reports, and analysis, and access all 10 of our newsletters. Learn more

$14 monthly or $100 annually ($8.33/month)
OR

Continue reading this article for free

All news, events, memos, reports, and analysis, and access all 10 of our newsletters. Learn more.

By signing up, you agree to Al-Monitor’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Already have an account? Log in