The country’s royal family said Prince Hamzah had now pledged his loyalty to King Abdullah II. The government banned news outlets and social media users from discussing the rare public show of conflict.
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Rift in Jordan’s Royal Leadership Is Soothed, Palace Says
The royal house said King Abdullah II and his estranged half brother, Prince Hamzah, had agreed to mediation measures, easing worries about a destabilizing family feud.
Divided Kingdom: Jordan Shaken by Split Between King and Ex-Crown Prince
A royal rift laid bare. Key figures arrested. Rumors of a failed coup attempt. An intense bout of palace intrigue has knocked Jordan’s image as a reliable bulwark in a turbulent part of the world.
Jordan Arrests High-Profile Figures, and Ex-Crown Prince Cries Foul
Those arrested included a member of the royal family and a longtime confidant of King Abdullah II. In a dramatic video, the country’s former crown prince says he has been silenced.
Jordan Hospital’s Oxygen Shortage Tied to at Least 7 Deaths
The country’s health minister and the director of the hospital where the seven died were forced to resign.
Erik Prince, Trump Ally, Violated Libya Arms Embargo, U.N. Report Says
Mr. Prince offered to supply weapons, drones and mercenaries to a Libyan militia commander seeking to overthrow the government, according to U.N. investigators.
Erik Prince, Trump Ally, Violated Libya Arms Embargo, U.N. Report Says
Mr. Prince offered to supply weapons, drones and mercenaries to a Libyan militia commander seeking to overthrow the government, according to U.N. investigators.
As Annexation Looms, Israeli Experts Warn of Security Risks
Unilaterally taking territory the Palestinians have counted on for a state could cement Benjamin Netanyahu’s legacy. It could also destabilize the region.
Microloans, Seen as Salvation for Poor Women, Trap Many in Debt
In Jordan, an unregulated microloan industry offers easy money. But with no way to repay loans, many women end up buried in debt, or in prison.
Jordan Reclaims Land Israelis Used Under ’94 Peace Accord
Israelis see the step as a reflection of the dismal state of relations a quarter century after the treaty was reached.