Jordan's King Abdullah told US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday a surge in West Bank violence threatened regional stability and asked for assistance to fight a growing drug war along its borders with Syria blamed on Iranian-backed militias, Jordanian officials said.
Israeli security personnel stand as they guard a main junction, close to where Israeli police said two Israelis were killed, near Nablus, in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank, February 26, 2023. Jordan's King Abdullah says a surge in violence in the West Bank threatened regional stability. REUTERS/Rami Amichay
He wrote on Twitter before his departure that he would meet key leaders and "reaffirm the US commitment to regional stability and advancing the shared interests of our allies and partners." In Israel, Austin will also raise concerns about the violence in the West Bank that has alarmed Jordan and Arab leaders and discuss diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions ahead of Muslim and Jewish religious holidays, US officials said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
More than 20 years after debut, Sexbomb is still dancing forward: 'Hangga't may bata, may ispageting pababa'Formed in 1999, Sexbomb was the show-stealer in Eat Bulaga's 'Laban o Bawi' segment. And then in 2013, the original Sexbomb Girls took a step back from showbiz. But even then, their sisterhood remained strong.
Read more »
Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay want to be a 'forever' loveteamSofia Pablo and Allen Ansay are among the most talked about Kapuso loveteams today.
Read more »
Sandara Park happy over Philippines' support of her upcoming album: 'Thank you for the love'It didn&39;t slip past Sandara Park&39;s notice that Filipinos are hyped over her upcoming solo album!
Read more »
For women, by women: This clinic in BGC specializes in all things women's healthIt&39;s time to take charge of your health before anything else, ladies!
Read more »