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January 8, 2025 | Natalie Ecanow |

Syria’s New Authorities Vow to Shutter Captagon Trade

Narcotraffickers who attempted to flood Jordan with over 27 million illicit captagon pills in 2024 may now be out of business. “When it comes to captagon and drug smuggling, we promise it is over and...

December 15, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Is Syria’s Julani part of a rising generation of younger Middle East leaders?

If Julani is to remain in power for the coming years, he could play a transformative role in Syria and the Middle East.

December 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Southern Syria’s resurgence brings Jordan and Iraq back in key roles

Jordan seeks to ensure regional security and stability, including in Syria, including by involving the international community in these prospects.

December 9, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Who liberated Damascus? Unpacking the Southern Operations Room’s emergence

The Southern Operations Room (SOR), a coalition of opposition groups, was announced on December 6, 2024. In its inaugural statement, the SOR called on the international community to...

November 28, 2024 | Eyal Hulata |

After COP29, Israel and the Region Can Reaffirm the Abraham Accords Vision

Cooperation on climate change is both an environmental necessity and a proven means of building peace with Israel’s Arab neighbors.

October 18, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Iran is Gaining Ground in Jordan

A Jordanian population sympathetic to Iran’s ambitions, coupled with the country’s long border with Israel, could turn Jordan into a potential launching pad for attacks against Israel.

October 18, 2024 | |

IDF Eliminates Terrorists Who Penetrated Through Border With Jordan

Two terrorists disguised as Jordanian soldiers were killed while slipping across the country’s border with Israel to carry out an attack on October 18. The terrorists...

October 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s FM launches historic regional tour, strengthening ties with Arab states

As Iran's foreign minister makes his tour, it is in contrast to his Israeli counterparts, who have not made any regional tours like this or have not been able to do much outreach since October 7.

September 13, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Pro-Hamas Islamists Win the Most Seats in Jordanian Elections

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Islamic Action Front (IAF) secured 31 of 138 seats in Jordanian parliamentary elections on September 10, the most of any party. The IAF achieved its best result in 35 years by...

September 9, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: September 9, 2024

Today’s Issue: | Hezbollah Drone Lands Direct Hit on Nahariya Apartment Building; Airstrikes in Syria Kill 16 | IDF Makes Arrests in Overnight West Bank Counterterror Operation; Allenby Bridge Reopened...

September 8, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Terror threat on Israel expands beyond Gaza, West Bank into Jordan

The recent terror attack on the 8th of September comes as part of the ongoing smuggling of weaponry and drugs to the West Bank since October 7th.

September 7, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Will Jordan’s new electoral law bring real change?

Jordanians will head to the polls on September 10 to elect all 138 members of their lower house of parliament. Historically, most Jordanian lawmakers have been independents representing narrow...

August 29, 2024 | |

Israel Urges West to Shore Up Jordan Against Iran

Israel urged Western countries on August 29 to help shore up Jordan against destabilization efforts by Iran. On the second day of an Israeli security sweep of the West Bank, Israeli...

August 12, 2024 | |

Israel Issues Warning Over Iran, Hamas Destabilization of Jordan and West Bank

Israel’s foreign minister warned that Iran and its Palestinian terrorist proxy Hamas are attempting to destabilize both Jordan and the Palestinian Authority (PA)-controlled West...

August 7, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Jordan’s Top Diplomat Walks the Tightrope in Tehran

Jordan's leadership faces a critical challenge: maintaining domestic stability while balancing its sovereignty and commitments to Western allies.

August 5, 2024 | |

Jordanian Foreign Minister Arrives in Tehran Amid Growing Fears of Iranian Attack on Israel

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi traveled to Iran on August 4 to discuss regional developments with his Iranian counterpart, Ali Bagheri Kani. Safadi is the first Jordanian...

June 25, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Jordanian explosives case leaves Amman security forces searching for clues

Jordanian security services revealed that explosives were seized in a commercial store in the Abu Alanda area, a neighborhood east of Amman.

June 24, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Iran-affiliated cell reportedly found storing explosives in Jordan’s capital

The Jordanian Public Security Directorate announced on June 22 that security forces are handling an investigative case in the South Marka area of the capital, Amman, according to the official...

June 12, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Jordanian authorities thwart major drug smuggling operation linked to Iran-backed militias

Jordanian authorities successfully thwarted a significant drug smuggling operation, arresting members of two groups linked to regional drug smuggling networks. The Jordanian Public Security Directorate stated that...

May 19, 2024 | |

Israel Renews Water-Sharing Agreement With Jordan Despite Strained Bilateral Ties

Israel renewed its water-sharing agreement with Jordan on May 16 for six months. The Jewish state has transferred fresh water to Jordan for 30 years under the terms of the two countries’...