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Jordanian Air Force Strikes Militant Targets in Syria After Deadly Church Attack
Jordanian air force struck militant hideouts in southern Syria following a deadly church attack in Karak that killed eight people. Authorities arrested three suspects linked to the Islamic State.
Jordanian Forces Arrest IS Terrorist Cell Following Deadly Karak Church Attack
Jordanian security forces arrested an IS terrorist cell responsible for a deadly church attack in Karak that left eight dead, following a three-day manhunt.
Jordan Declares Three Days of Mourning Following Deadly Church Attack
Jordan declared three days of mourning after eight people were killed in a terrorist attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak. King Abdullah vowed a severe response as security forces search for the perpetrators.
Jordan Declares Jesus Baptism Site a Nature Reserve Ahead of 2030 Anniversary
Jordan declares Jesus' baptism site a 10 sq km nature reserve ahead of its 2030 millennium, while new archaeological findings fuel debates over the exact historical location.
US Reduces Military Presence in Middle East and Orders Embassy Departures
The United States is reducing its military presence at Middle East bases and ordering partial embassy evacuations amid growing fears of a regional escalation with Iran.
Three Arrested in Bribery and Illegal Turkish Worker Smuggling Ring
Three suspects, including a civil servant and contractors, were arrested for bribery and illegally employing and smuggling Turkish workers across the Jordanian border.
Israeli Police Arrest Public Servant and Contractors in Construction Bribery Probe
Israeli police arrested a public servant and contractors over alleged bribes concerning unauthorized Turkish construction workers. In a separate case, a prominent real estate lawyer was detained for suspected fraud and money laundering.
Smugglers Utilize Helium Balloons and Drones to Evade Border Radar Systems
Weapons and drug smuggling along Israel's borders with Egypt and Jordan has escalated, with traffickers adopting helium balloons and drones to evade radar and IDF jamming systems.
AI-Generated Video of Flags on Eiffel Tower Sparks Panic Across France
A viral AI-generated video showing Palestinian and Jordanian flags on the Eiffel Tower has sparked alarm in France amid violent weekend riots and widespread looting.
Jordanian Groups Call to Boycott Andrea Bocelli's Petra Concert Over Israel Support
Pro-Palestinian groups in Jordan are demanding the cancellation of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's upcoming concert in Petra over his past support for Israel.
Flydubai Emergency Landing in Saudi Arabia Highlights Travel Routes for Israelis
A flydubai emergency landing in Saudi Arabia highlights Israeli travel to the kingdom, while Muslim citizens of Israel have quietly made the pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina for years via Jordan.
US Expends Dozens of Interceptors in Massive Iranian Missile Strike on Jordan
The US military expended about 70 interceptors defending Jordan from an Iranian missile barrage, highlighting growing strains on American air defense stockpiles and regional deterrence capabilities.