An Awkward Rendezvous

Staff / Truthdig Nov 22, 2006 President Bush is set to travel to Jordan next week for a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki The event might be a bit uncomfortable for the pair, now that the Iraqi government has responded to the flirtations of Iran and Syria. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jordan Lashes Out at U.S. and Israel

Staff / Truthdig Aug 4, 2006 The king of Jordan, a U.S. ally, has publicly criticized America and Israel over the fighting in Lebanon, and said the only way to achieve peace is to end Israeli occupation of Arab lands. Apparently the entire Mideast is against America and Israel Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Israel Unveils Plan to Encircle Palestinian State

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2006 Unsettling prospects: "If the Jewish state were to annex all of the Jordan Valley, which is dotted with small settlements, it would leave a future Palestinian state on the West Bank entirely surrounded by Israel and without a direct link to neighbouring countries." | story Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )