US meets Arab ministers amid uncertainty over Syria transition
Arab countries called for end to hostilities in Syria and said they would support the transitional government
Jordan
Rebels face task of preventing Syria from fracturing into fiefdoms
Anarchy could spill over into neighbouring Lebanon and Jordan and destabilise the eastern Arab world
Number of Nigerian asylum seekers falls dramatically under fast-track system
Past four months has seen a significant increase in the number of Jordanians seeking international protection in Ireland
Rolling crises propel Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood to largest number of seats in election
Gaza war, economic crisis, corruption and electoral reforms contribute to brotherhood’s achievement
Jordan investigates delivery drivers en route to West Bank after Israeli security guards killed
Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood party chief lauds shooting attack carried out by ‘this noble Jordanian hero’ while Hamas calls it a normal response to Israeli ‘crimes’
‘Unrealistic’ that UN could play role in Gaza’s future but could monitor potential ceasefire, says Guterres
Gazan health ministry says almost 41,000 had been killed in Israel’s military action since beginning of war last October
Israel closes border crossings with Jordan after fatal shootings
Growing pessimism over prospects for a breakthrough towards a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Jordan set to become country with the highest number of asylum applicants in State
Only 150 applications received from Nigeria in June, compared with an average of 650 per month in first quarter of 2024
Asylum seekers from Jordan to have their applications processed faster
Move follows similar measure to accelerate processing of applicants from Nigeria as Government strives to tackle refugee accommodation crisis
Palestinians, Egypt, Saudi Arabia welcome Irish move to recognise statehood
PLO leader Mahmoud Abbas lauded Norway and Ireland for support over many years
Simon Harris briefs king of Jordan on Palestinian state-recognition effort by Ireland and Spain
Ireland is set to recognise Palestinian statehood by the end of the month, says Martin
Conflict in Gaza ‘not just a war on Hamas’, Tánaiste says on Middle East trip
Micheál Martin says ‘population of Gaza are being collectively punished’
Micheál Martin heading to Middle East amid ‘intensive efforts’ to tackle regional crisis
Tánaiste will meet ministers in Egypt and Jordan to discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire, release of hostages and humanitarian aid for Gaza
Israel-Iran conflict: Where do Arab states in the region stand?
Arabs do not want to be caught up in tit-for-tat strikes that could morph into war, and have called for restraint
King Abdullah pleads for end to Gaza war on visit to Washington
King Abdullah of Jordan tells Joe Biden of growing Arab concern over the prospect of an all-out Israeli assault on Rafah where 1.4 million Gazans have taken refuge
If Leo Varadkar goes to the White House, it can’t be for a quiet word about Gaza
Taoiseach must convey Ireland’s message about Gaza publicly, unambiguously and for international consumption
US to strike pro-Iranian militia targets in Syria and Iraq
US responds to Sunday’s drone attack at a remote US base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers
Biden urged to respond with military force after three US troops killed in Iran-backed drone attack
Security chief says US not seeking to engage in conflict with Iran over attack on military base in Jordan, but will ‘absolutely do what is required to protect ourselves’
Biden says US will respond after drone strike kills three troops in Jordan
Dozens more were injured in incident in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border, with president blaming Iran-backed militias
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The top places to holiday around the world, from the majesty of Petra in Jordan to new sail and rail routes to France for the Olympics in Paris
Egypt and Jordan repeat rejection of Gaza ‘voluntary migration’ calls
Israel approach other countries with the aim of securing their agreement to host Gazans as Egypt and Jordan repeat their opposition to proposal
Jordan pulls out of energy-for-water deal with Israel
Foreign minister says peace deal will be allowed to ‘gather dust’
Arab-Islamic summit on Gaza highlights gulf between rulers and citizens
Failure to agree concrete measures undermines regimes’ credibility
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Israel says it carried out ‘limited raids’ into Gaza Strip overnight
Tank and infantry raids struck Hamas targets and sought information on 222 hostages being held, Israeli military says
Olaf Scholz says Germany must ‘maintain the security and existence of Israel’
Israel’s policy towards Gaza had led to protests and anger among many Germans
Jerusalem’s Afro-Palestinian community ‘left to fight our own battles’
About 60% of Arabs in Jerusalem live in poverty compared with 31% of Jews - Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research
Micheál Martin committed to Israel-Palestinian peace strategy
Tánaiste’s Middle East trip ends with visits to Israeli president and Jordanian king and little prospect of peace
Tánaiste’s visit to Middle East an attempt to reinvigorate interest in Israeli/Palestinian peace process
Micheál Martin’s visit comes as conflict has dropped off the agenda of most EU members since Russian invasion of Ukraine
Momentum builds for Syrian return to Arab League
Political rehabilitation of Assad regime continues despite EU and US sanctions
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