Jordan has long had a complex working relationship with Israel. The crisis in Gaza is stressing it — especially after the bombing of Al-Ahli Arab Hospital. It was to be a centrepiece of United States President Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East on Wednesday: a trip to Jordan to …
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Turkey extends mandate for military operations in Syria, Iraq
The Turkish parliament’s extension of the mandate for another two years comes amid rising tensions between Turkey and the United States. Turkey’s parliament voted on Tuesday to extend the mandate that allows its security forces to launch cross-border operations in Syria and Iraq for another two years. The 600-seat Turkish …
Read More »Jordan cancels Biden summit after hundreds killed in Gaza hospital blast
US president will only visit Israel as Jordan says summit will be held at time when parties could agree to end the ‘war and massacres against Palestinians’. Jordan has cancelled a summit it was scheduled to host in Amman on Wednesday with United States President Joe Biden and the Egyptian …
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