King Abdullah

King Abdullah's silence: Quiet consumes growing radicalization in Jordan - editorial

King Hussein understood that preserving peace required a proactive approach rather than passive silence when that peace was threatened - his son must learn the same.

 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.
 RESEARCH FOR the new biography of King Abdullah was extensive, involving over 100 interviews with senior officials from Jordan, the United States, and Israel, as well as ambassadors, journalists and figures from the security field.

'The Most American King': Journalist Aaron Magid details Jordan's King Abdullah rise to power

 Donald Trump meets with Jordan's King Abdullah at the White House in Washington, February 11, 2025

Donald Trump to Jordan's Abdullah: All hostages must be released by Saturday

President Donald Trump greets Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein (R) and Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein bin Abdullah (L) as he arrives at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Jordan's King Abdullah visibly shaken while commenting on Trump's Gaza plan


Jordan’s King Abdullah imposes severe restrictions on half-brother

Prince Hamza was accused of trying to destabilize the monarchy in a foreign-inspired plot.

Jordan's Crown Prince Hamza bin Hussein delivers a speech in Amman

What to expect from the Biden-King Abdullah meeting

"Jordan is a critical force for stability in the Middle East and strategic partner and ally of the United States,” the White House said.

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Jordan's King Abdullah II in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, July 19, 2021.

Jordan's King Abdullah agrees with Biden on need to defuse Jerusalem tension - state media

Jordan and fellow Arab states accused Israel in a meeting on Thursday in Amman of restricting the right of worship of Muslims.

JORDAN’S KING ABDULLAH II speaks after being welcomed by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the US Capitol in Washington earlier this month.

Jordan's King Abdullah condemns acts of terrorism in Israel

Prior to joining their respective delegations for a joint discussion, the king and President Isaac Herzog met privately.

 Jordan's King Abdullah shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, March 28, 2022.

Defense Minister Gantz meets with King Abdullah II in Jordan

There were a lot of terror attacks in Israel in March, two of which left multiple victims dead.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the King's Palace in Amman on March 29, 2022.

Jordan's King Abdullah to visit Ramallah, aims to defuse tension

The visit comes amid concerns of violence in the West Bank and east Jerusalem during the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Eilat Mayor Eli Lankri hosted the governor of the greater Akaba region, Naif Ahmed Bakhit al Tib, and Deputy Tourism Minister Sherhabil Madi. Foreign Ministry Deputy Director General for Middle East and the Peace Process Oded Yosef and Israeli Ambassador to Jordan Eitan Sorkis and other officials.

From Queen Elizabeth to King Abdullah II: World leaders mourn Aura Herzog

Leaders from around the world sent letters and called President Isaac Herzog to join in his grief over his late mother, Aura Herzog.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth poses after awarding Captain Tom Moore with the insignia of Knight Bachelor at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, Britain July 17, 2020.

Jordanian doctors jailed for causing deaths of COVID-19 patients

King Abdullah visited the hospital and publicly scolded health officials in the hospital after causing the death of 10 COVID-19 patients.

 Police officers stand outside the new Salt government hospital in the city of Salt, Jordan March 13, 2021

With Biden in White House, King Abdullah reclaims Middle East role - analysis

US-Jordan ties under president Donald Trump were the worst in decades, Jordanian analyst says.

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Jordan's King Abdullah II in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, July 19, 2021.

Pandora Papers: King Abdullah's property abroad not a secret, privately funded

Jordan's King Abdullah was alleged to have used offshore accounts to spend more than $100 million on luxury homes in the United Kingdom and the United States.

JORDAN’S KING ABDULLAH II speaks after being welcomed by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the US Capitol in Washington earlier this month.