Jordan’s king accepts PM al-Khasawneh’s resignation, appoints technocrat
3 months, 1 week ago

Jordan’s king accepts PM al-Khasawneh’s resignation, appoints technocrat

Al Jazeera  

Jafar Hassan has been named Jordan’s new prime minister by the king after last week’s parliamentary elections. Jordan’s King Abdullah II has accepted the resignation of the government led by Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh after last week’s parliamentary elections were dominated by frustration over Israel’s war on Gaza. The king designated Jafar Hassan, a technocrat and former planning minister currently serving as the king’s head of office, in his place. Since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023, Jordan has attempted to walk a political tightrope by maintaining diplomatic relations with Israel and even intervening in Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel in April when Jordan shot down missiles as they flew over its territory.

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Jordan's new PM, cabinet sworn in
3 months ago

Jordan's new PM, cabinet sworn in

China Daily  

This handout picture released by the Jordanian Royal Palace on Sept 15, 2024 shows Jordan's new Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan. AMMAN -- Jordan's new Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan and members of his cabinet were sworn in on Wednesday before King Abdullah II, state-run Petra news agency reported. Within this new administration, Ayman Safadi was appointed as deputy prime minister and …

In Jordan's elections, anger at Israel over the Gaza war fuels Islamist gains
3 months, 1 week ago

In Jordan's elections, anger at Israel over the Gaza war fuels Islamist gains

NPR  

In Jordan's elections, anger at Israel over the Gaza war fuels Islamist gains toggle caption Khalil Mazraawi/AFP via Getty Images AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s Islamist opposition made the biggest gains of any opposition party in parliamentary elections held this week, winning one-fifth of the seats amid increasing anger against Israel over the war in Gaza. Sponsor Message The IAF’s showing …

Jordan’s Islamist opposition party tops parliamentary elections
3 months, 1 week ago

Jordan’s Islamist opposition party tops parliamentary elections

Al Jazeera  

The Islamic Action Front won 31 out of 138 seats, according to the election commission. Jordan’s Islamist opposition party has topped the country’s parliamentary elections but fell short of securing a majority, according to official election results. The Islamic Action Front, the political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, won 31 out of 138 seats in the Parliament of …

Jordanian voters go to polls amid fears of a wider war
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordanian voters go to polls amid fears of a wider war

NPR  

Jordanian voters go to polls amid fears of a wider war toggle caption Jordan Pix/Getty Images AMMAN — Jordanian voters are going to the polls Tuesday in the kingdom’s first parliamentary elections since a new election law two years ago paved the way for greater participation by political parties in the country’s political system. The treaty resulted in security cooperation …

Palestinian President Abbas appoints Mohammed Mustafa as prime minister
9 months, 1 week ago

Palestinian President Abbas appoints Mohammed Mustafa as prime minister

Al Jazeera  

The move comes as the Palestinian Authority faces pressure to reform from the US amid Israel’s war on Gaza. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser Mohammed Mustafa to be the next prime minister in the face of US pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority as part of Washington’s post-war vision for Gaza. In a statement announcing …

The Palestinians’ new prime minister faces a nightmare
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The Palestinians’ new prime minister faces a nightmare

Hindustan Times  

VIOLENCE WAS again raging in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Peace would require new blood, and so America pushed the Palestinian leader to name a technocratic prime minister who would reform the corrupt Palestinian Authority and build a state-in-waiting. In a speech, Mr Shtayyeh said that new “political arrangements” were required to consider “the emerging reality” in Gaza, where Israel …

Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The Palestinian prime minister announced the resignation of his government on Monday, paving the way for a shake-up in the Palestinian Authority, which the U.S. hopes will eventually take on a role in postwar Gaza. But it is deeply unpopular among Palestinians, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has roundly rejected the idea of putting the authority in …

Palestinian Authority prime minister submits government’s resignation
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Palestinian Authority prime minister submits government’s resignation

LA Times  

Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh, shown at a meeting in Paris in November, announced the resignation of his government on Monday, paving the way for a leadership shake-up. The Palestinian Authority prime minister announced the resignation of his government on Monday, paving the way for a shake-up in the governing body, which the U.S. hopes will eventually take on …

Palestinian PM Shtayyeh hands resignation to Abbas over Gaza ‘genocide’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Palestinian PM Shtayyeh hands resignation to Abbas over Gaza ‘genocide’

Al Jazeera  

Shtayyeh’s move comes amid US pressure on Palestinian Authority to work on a political structure that can govern a Palestinian state after Gaza war. Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has announced the resignation of his government, which rules parts of the occupied West Bank, due to the escalating violence in the occupied territory and the war on Gaza. “The decision …

Jordan’s King Abdullah warns US of catastrophic ramifications if Gaza war continues
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan’s King Abdullah warns US of catastrophic ramifications if Gaza war continues

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jordan's King Abdullah has said …

Jordan’s King Abdullah II presses Blinken to push for a ceasefire in Gaza
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan’s King Abdullah II presses Blinken to push for a ceasefire in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

The top US diplomat is travelling across the Middle East amid growing calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Jordan’s King Abdullah II has urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and bring an end to the humanitarian crisis in the besieged Palestinian territory, as the months-long war continues to rage. The …

Denouncing the Israel-Gaza war, the king and queen of Jordan are walking a delicate diplomatic tightrope
1 year, 1 month ago

Denouncing the Israel-Gaza war, the king and queen of Jordan are walking a delicate diplomatic tightrope

ABC  

As the war in Gaza escalates, the unprecedented nature of the conflict is shifting dynamics within the Middle East, especially for Israel's next door neighbour, Jordan. "In normal times, Jordan has a fairly good relationship with Israel," says Ben Fishman, a senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East policy. A significant portion of Jordan's population also has Palestinian …

Why is Malaysia’s king helping choose the country’s next PM?
2 years, 1 month ago

Why is Malaysia’s king helping choose the country’s next PM?

Al Jazeera  

Four days after an inconclusive election that gave the opposition Pakatan Harapan the most seats, but not a majority, efforts continue to form a new government. Malaysia’s king is taking a central role as rival coalitions try to form a new government after the election on Saturday ended in a hung parliament. Amid conflicting statements of support and a whirlwind …

Israel’s interim leader meets Jordan’s king in Amman
2 years, 4 months ago

Israel’s interim leader meets Jordan’s king in Amman

Associated Press  

AMMAN, Jordan — Israel’s caretaker prime minister and Jordan’s king met on Tuesday in the Jordanian capital Amman, both leaders’ offices said. A statement from the office of Israeli interim premier Yair Lapid said he and King Abdullah II discussed recent regional changes, an apparent reference to ties that have improved between Israel and several Arab nations in recent years. …

Jordan’s king vows to support Lebanon in meeting with PM
3 years, 2 months ago

Jordan’s king vows to support Lebanon in meeting with PM

Associated Press  

AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s King Abdullah II received Lebanon’s prime minister in Amman Sunday, saying his country will stand by the small nation and its people during its worst-ever economic crisis. Lebanon suffers electricity cuts for up to 22 hours a day and on Saturday the country’s two main power plants were forced to shut down after running out of …

Jordan’s King Abdullah II to meet Joe Biden in Washington
3 years, 5 months ago

Jordan’s King Abdullah II to meet Joe Biden in Washington

Al Jazeera  

In a turn of fortune for Jordan’s King Abdullah II, who has been dealing with a series of domestic and external crises, the 59-year-old monarch is set to become the first Arab leader to meet with US President Joe Biden when he visits the White House on Monday. A staunch US ally, the king has ruled Jordan for the past …

US, Arab nations back Jordan’s King Abdullah amid security probe
3 years, 8 months ago

US, Arab nations back Jordan’s King Abdullah amid security probe

Al Jazeera  

Support for King Abdulla comes as former Crown Prince Hamzah bin Hussein says he is under house arrest. Bahrain “His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa affirmed full support to the decisions and measures taken by HM King Abdulla II Ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to maintain his country’s security and stability and defuse all disruptive attempts,” state news …

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