The Latest Breaking News from Jordan

The alleged assailant has been identified by the Jordanian interior ministry as Maher Dyab Hussein al-Jazi.

Israeli officials say three people were fatally shot at the border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan

A gunman crossing from Jordan killed three Israeli civilians on Sunday at the Allenby Bridge border between the West Bank and Jordan, Israeli officials said, in what appeared to be an attack linked to the 11-month-old war in Gaza. The assailant was killed in a shootout with Israeli security forces.

Jordan has responded by closing its side of the border and launching an investigation into the incident

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Jordan warns of potential escalation in Israel-Lebanon conflict and calls for adherence to UN Resolution 1701 to prevent broader conflict in the Middle East.

Iran's focus on Jordan as a 'terror front' raises concerns about destabilization in the region.

Israeli Foreign Minister raises concerns about Iran and Hamas destabilizing Jordan and the West Bank. Tensions escalate following the assassination of Hama...

The Foreign Office is warning against travel to Israel and Lebanon