US secretary to meet with leaders of Israel, PA, Jordan and Egypt; US says first Mideast visit not about restarting peace talks, but rather how to improve life for both sides

Netanyahu, Ashkenazi thank Western counterparts; Arab states express criticism -- often highlighting Jerusalem more than Gaza

Antony Blinken calls on Hamas to end rocket fire 'immediately'; State Department spokesman says 'Palestinian have right to safety and security, just like Israelis do'

Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi says controversial accord, which bypassed Jordanian parliament, was 'the fruit of long negotiations'

In delaying permission for PM to use airspace, Hashemite kingdom starts to reassert itself after keeping a low profile during Trump administration

Amman's FM Safadi lashes Israel over cancelled visit to Jerusalem holy site by crown prince: 'We're extremely unhappy'

Government ministers also vote to slightly ease restrictions on entry through land border crossings with Egypt, Jordan

Diplomatic spat that saw Amman thwart Israeli PM's victory lap in Gulf is rooted in Jordan feeling underappreciated, vulnerable, and a pawn in the premier's election campaigns

Hours after spat with Amman forces him to cancel planned trip to the UAE, PM asserts matters with Jordan have been straightened out

Top envoys hold their 3rd meeting at Allenby crossing between West Bank and Jordan; Israeli FM says they discussed 'promoting commercial, economic and civic cooperation'