October 2002
Arrests in Jordan - 2002-10-30
Jordan has intensified security measures and arrested political activists and Islamic extremists following the assassination of American diplomat Lawrence Foley. The U.S. has expressed support…
Security Measures Intensified in Jordan - 2002-10-29
Lawrence Foley, a senior American diplomat, was assassinated in Amman, prompting the Jordanian government to enhance security measures nationwide. Key officials are meeting with Western…
An American Diplomat Was Murdered in Jordan - 2002-10-28
Lawrence Foley, a senior American diplomat, was killed outside his home in Amman, Jordan. The Jordanian government condemned the act as an attack on national…
Conviction for Arms Smuggling for Palestinians - 2002-10-24
A Jordanian court has convicted four men for smuggling arms to Palestinians in the West Bank, sentencing them to prison and hard labor. Four others…
Israeli Forces Evict Jewish Settlers from an Illegal Settlement
Israeli forces evicted Jewish settlers from an illegal settlement in the West Bank, which had been reoccupied after a recent Israeli operation. Prime Minister Ariel…
Re-trial of an American-Jordanian in Jordan - 2002-10-16
An appeals court in Jordan has ordered a re-trial for Raed Hijazi, an American-Jordanian sentenced to death for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks. The court found…
Suicide Attack in Tel Aviv - 2002-10-10
A suicide bombing in Tel Aviv resulted in one death and multiple injuries, with one person in critical condition. The attack has been condemned by…
Israel-Lebanon Water Dispute Intensifies
The water dispute between Israel and Lebanon has escalated, with Israeli PM Ariel Sharon threatening military action against Lebanon's plans to increase water extraction from…
Jordan Urges Iraq to Accept Any New Resolution
Jordan has called on Iraq to accept any new UN resolutions to prevent a potential U.S. military attack. This is significant as it reflects Jordan's…