Abdullah II

World leaders put Israel at center of UN General Assembly as criticism mounts

Among the most prominent critics were Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.
Jordan's King Abdullah II addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

King Abdullah’s UNGA warnings on Israel’s actions in Syria reflect wider regional shift - analysis

Palestinians stand near the rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 17, 2026

As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis

 Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2024.

Jordan's King Abdullah arrives in Pakistan for high-level talks to expand bilateral ties


'Pandora Papers' expose offshore deals of Jordan's king, Israelis

Over 500 Israelis were exposed in the massive "Pandora Papers" exposé revealing offshore dealings of hundreds of officials and businessmen.

Shekels and dollars

Jordan’s king meets Palestinian president trying to revive Israel talks

The meeting between King Abdullah and PA president Abbas comes on the heels of Abbas’ recent tête-à-tête with the CIA chief and Abdullah's July visit to the White House.

Jordan’s King Abdullah meets Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at the Royal Palace in Amman on March 12, 2018

Jordan's King Abdullah II confirms he met with Gantz, Bennett

At a secret meeting, Bennett and Abdullah reportedly agreed that the two countries must heal rifts, using the water deal as a first step.

King of Jordan Abdullah II and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

A political misfire from King Abdullah following Gantz meeting - analysis

All of this contact between the Israeli center-left and Jordan is in the context of King Abdullah refusing to speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Blue and White heads Benny Gantz and Moshe Ya'alon visit the Jordan Valley on July 31, 2019

King Abdullah presses Congress to oppose annexation

King Abdullah reached out to US Congress.

King of Jordan Abdullah II addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France January 15, 2020.

Jordan's King Abdullah refuses to speak with Netanyahu - report

Jordan has repeatedly warned Israel in recent weeks and months against unilaterally annexing parts of the West Bank.

Jordan's King Abdullah II and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas

Jordanian princess becomes country's first female jet pilot

Salma is the first Jordanian woman to complete training for a fixed-wing aircraft, but not the first one to finish pilot training in general.

A Royal Jordanian Air Force plane takes off from an air base to strike the Islamic state in the Syrian city of Raqqa February 5, 2015.

In major reshuffle, Jordan PM moves to push IMF-led economic reforms

Jordan's debt level has spiraled to around $40 billion, driven in part by government moves this year to raise the salaries of teachers and army retirees at a time of falling state revenues.

A protester holds up a Jordanian national flag during a protest in Amman, Jordan June 4, 2018.

Jordanian FM denies reports agricultural land lease to Israel was extended

Official sources say that discussions are continuing, but in the meantime the lease in Tzofar has been extended for an additional agricultural season, meaning about half a year.

Jordan's King Abdullah II (R) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2010

King Abdullah pressured to support UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem

An open letter is calling for the Jordanian king to support resolutions, as he is the custodian of Jerusalem's Muslim and Christian holy sites.

Jordan's King Abdullah attend a joint news conference following a meeting with the French president at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, June 19, 2017.