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Turkey, Syria, Jordan unveil Gulf-Europe rail corridor as Ankara pushes alternative trade routes

The proposed network would run from Europe through Turkey, continue across Syrian territory, and extend into Jordan, creating a continuous land bridge between Mediterranean ports and Gulf markets.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attend a press conference at joint press conference at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 4, 2025; illustrative.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.

Israel's Somaliland envoy sparks regional backlash from 15 Arab, Muslim states

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends the Ministry of Awqaf conference titled "Unity of Islamic Discourse" at the Conference Palace in Damascus, Syria, February 16, 2026.

Jordan-Syria rapprochement signals new regional axis amid post-war realignment - analysis

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount alongside Rabbi Elisha Wolfson, calling to expand Jewish worship at holy site, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, says he feels like the ‘owner’ of holy site, Jordan condemns trip


Israel detains four foreign nationals who illegally crossed into Israel from Jordan

The unarmed individuals may have been migrant workers.

Israeli soldiers walk, at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

Israel shuts down West Bank crossing with Jordan following deadly attack

The Israeli Airports Authority, which operates the Allenby Bridge crossing, announced that it would be closed until further notice.

An Israeli military vehicle waits at a barrier, at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

Terror? The writing was on the (Jordanian royal palace) wall - opinion

Thursday’s deadly Allenby Crossing attack was years in the making, fueled by Jordan’s rhetoric, radical education, and public anger that now threatens the monarchy itself.

Israeli security forces near the scene where two Israelis were killed in a terror shooting attack at Allenby bridge, a crossing between West Bank and Jordan, September 18, 2025.

Allenby Crossing attack highlights rising terror threat from Jordan - analysis

Israeli officials have increasing concerns over threats that have come from the Kingdom of Jordan over the last several years. The last attack only confirms the concerns.

An Israeli military vehicle waits at a barrier, at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024.

Jordanian humanitarian aid truck driver kills two soldiers at Allenby Crossing at Jordan border

The soldiers were approximately 60 and 20 years old, Magen David Adom said. 

Israeli forces at the scene of an attack at the Allenby Crossing at the Jordan border, September 18, 2025.

Two British Labour MPs denied entry to Israel, escorted to Jordan

Israel barred UK Labour MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher from entering on “public order” grounds as they traveled to visit the West Bank.

British MPs Peter Prinsley and Simon Opher, who were denied entry into Israel.

Syria, US, Jordan back pact to stabilize Sweida, launching transitional phase

Damascus said the agreement includes an understanding with Washington to seek security arrangements with Israel regarding southern Syria.

 Members of Syrian security forces ride on a back of a truck after Syrian troops entered the predominantly Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday following two days of clashes, in Sweida, Syria July 15, 2025.

On the ground with IDF soldiers at Israel's border with Syria and Jordan - exclusive

Reporters Notebook: IDF intelligence collection unit 595 makes dangerous, aggressive operations in Syria look routine.

IDF soldier operating on Israel's border with Syria, September 9, 2025.

Sweida security shake-up highlights Syria’s struggle with Druze autonomy - analysis

Syria reassigns top security commanders in Sweida, aiming to calm Druze tensions as secession fears grow.

Tribal and bedouin fighters deploy in the western neighbourhood of southern Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, amid clashes with Druze gunmen on July 19, 2025.

Israeli strikes in Syria continue into third day, sparking regional condemnations - analysis

The Kingdom of Jordan said that it had condemned, “in the strongest terms, the repeated Israeli violations and its infiltration into Syrian territory."

 Smoke rises after strikes on Syria's defense ministry in Damascus, according to Al Jazeera TV, in Damascus, Syria July 16, 2025.