Israel Arrests Jordanian Lawmaker Suspected of Smuggling Weapons to the West Bank
Israeli authorities arrested Jordanian MP Imad al-Adwan on suspicion of smuggling weapons and gold into the West Bank.
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Photos show US joint patrols with rebels in southern Syria
The photos and videos show the extent of the US presence in southern Syria near the border with Iraq. This comes as the Tanf area of southeastern Syria has largely become a flash-point between US and Iranian-controlled forces.
Islamic State claims Jordan suicide bombing
This suicide bombing is the first attack of its kind in Jordan since the civil war in Syria began.
Jordan closes border crossing as rebels, Al Nusrah Front advance
Fighters from the Free Syrian Army, the Al Nusrah Front, Ahrar al Sham, Jaysh al Islam and other groups overran the Nasib border crossing between Syria and Jordan. The anti-Assad forces have made gains in southern Syrian in recent weeks.
Analysis: The Islamic State claims Jordanian airstrikes killed an American hostage
The Islamic State claims that an American hostage was killed during Jordanian airstrikes earlier today. However, the statement could very well be a propaganda ploy, at least in part.
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The immolation of Mu’adh al-Kasasibah
Al Qaeda jihadists celebrate release of anti-Islamic State ideologue
Jordan has reportedly released Abu Muhammad al Maqdisi. The move was celebrated by al Qaeda jihadists on social media, including those belonging to the Al Nusrah Front, al Qaeda’s official branch in Syria.
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Jordanian jets return after striking at Islamic State targets in Syria: sources
Iraq
Jordan considers expanding role in Coalition to hit Islamic State in Iraq
Iraq
United Arab Emirates, key US ally in Islamic State effort, disengaged in December
Iraq
Jordan hangs two Iraqi militants in response to pilot’s death
Iraq
Jordan to execute jailed would-be bomber, jihadists
Islamic State burns captured Jordanian pilot alive
First Lieutenant Mu’adh Yusuf al Kasasibah was burned alive in a cage by Islamic State fighters.
Iraq
Islamic State purportedly sets new deadline for hostage swap
Iraq
Jordan proposes prisoner swap, fate of Japanese Islamic State hostage unclear
Islamic State assaults Iraqi border post near Jordan
The Islamic State attack was repelled by Iraqi border guards backed by Iraqi airstrikes.
Iraq
Obama Envoy John Allen: No ‘Short-Term Solutions’ for Stopping Islamic State
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Jordanian jihadist leader released after 80-day detention
Iraq
Islamic State tests Jordan defenses with clashes along borders with Iraq, Syria
Islamic State shoots down Jordanian warplane in Raqqah, captures pilot
The Jordanian Armed Forces confirmed that one of its aircraft has been shot down over Syria and its pilot is in the hands of the Islamic State.
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US backed talks between jihadi clerics and ISIS in effort to save hostage’s life
Iraq
UN Security Council renews cross-border Syria aid authorization
Iraq
ISIS reportedly destroys at least 6 border control stations on Jordan-Iraq border
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Jordan charges top Brotherhood figure over anti-UAE comments
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ISIS support grows in Jordan town
Iraq
White House Seeks to Clarify Syria Policy
Iraq
Sunni Anbar tribes wary of cooperation with US
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A Jordanian Spins Comic Book Tales to Counter Terrorist Ideologies
Islamic State attacks Iraqi border crossing with Jordan
The Islamic State has launched a suicide attack on an Iraqi military checkpoint near the Karameh boder crossing with Jordan.
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Jordan’s arrest of Brotherhood leader triggers debate