This Israeli expert says the Palestinians are responsible for the only real coup attempt in Jordan, dismissing recent reports of a failed attempt to overthrow the king.
Many Jordanians fear Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria as a step that could turn Jordan into a dreaded "Palestine state," something Jordan's king wants to avoid at all costs.
Newly-appointed Jordanian Prime Minister Hani Mulki enjoys long and strong ties with Israeli leaders, which would not only enable him to smooth over bilateral differences, but also bring in Israeli capital and investment to help the faltering Jordanian economy.
Feuding Christian factions at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem have for once agreed - the Muslim Kingdom of Jordan will pay to renovate the church.
King Abdullah threatened to severe Jordan's diplomatic ties with Israel, warning the Jewish State that the kingdom was "very concerned and angered with the recent escalation in Jerusalem."
Jordan acted on its vow to retaliate against ISIS for brutally killing a Jordanian pilot, and bombed the terrorist organization's self-proclaimed capital in northern Syria.
PM Netanyahu recently visited King Abdullah of Jordan. A photo from the meeting shows swords pointed at the Israeli leader's head. Interior decorating or intentional, subliminal message?
"It is impossible to stop the violence without stopping the incitement that leads to violence," Netanyahu said, referring to the PA call for further unrest.
Jordan has stated its diplomatic ties with Israel are at risk because of the unrest on the Temple Mount. With whom does the balme for the violence really lay? PM Netanyahu has the answers.
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