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May 27, 2016

Is a Palestinian-Jordanian Federation Back on the Table?

Perhaps, but it won’t happen any time soon.

During an official visit to Shechem, the Jordanian prime minister, Abdel Salam Majali, told leaders of the local clans that he felt a confederation between Jordan and a Palestinian state would be the best option for the inhabitants of both. His statement, writes Khaled Abu Toameh, is a sign of an old idea regaining currency but still unlikely to become a reality:

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May 27, 2016

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    Misunderstanding Iran’s political process.

  2. Why Israeli-Turkish Rapprochement Is Unlikely

    As long as Erdogan is in charge.

  3. Is a Palestinian-Jordanian Federation Back on the Table?

    Perhaps, but it won’t happen any time soon.

  4. The Perils of Polls about Religion

    A grain of salt.

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    Despite war and looting.