Israel hands over Jordanian MP to home authorities - Al-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Rina Bassist

Rina Bassist

May 8, 2023

A car drives past a road signal indicating the Allenby (King Hussein) Bridge crossing point to Jordan (background), in the city of Jericho in the West Bank, on Jan. 28, 2021. — A car drives past a road signal indicating the Allenby (King Hussein) Bridge crossing point to Jordan (background), in the city of Jericho in the West Bank, Jan. 28, 2021. — AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images

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Israel arrests Jordanian MP accused of smuggling weapons to West Bank

Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

An Israeli security officer mans the control booth at the crossing point to Jordan (background), in the city of Jericho in the occupied West Bank, on January 28, 2021. - The Allenby (King Hussein) bridge crossing is due to be closed in the evening as part of restrictions to stem the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP) (Photo by AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images)

Israeli court extends detention of Jordanian lawmaker

Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

The administrative detention threatening Israel-Jordan ties

Shlomi Eldar

Worshippers visit the tomb of the Virgin Mary in Jerusalem on March 19, 2023 following an attack by Israelis. - The Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem condemned the "heinous" attack that took place during Sunday mass at the Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary. (Photo by HAZEM BADER / AFP) (Photo by HAZEM BADER/AFP via Getty Images)

Jordan, Israel spar over access to Christian holy sites in Jerusalem

Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs