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11. His father was a peacemaker who avoided war with Israel.

Thu Jan 26, 2017, 11:46 PM

Jan 2017

Jordan's position immediately to the east guards Israel's flank. It's not the US's sole ally among the Arab states, but it's easily the most crucial.

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KING ABDULLAH II OF JORDAN TO VISIT US [View all] Jose Garcia Jan 2017 OP

He shouldn't waste his time. potone Jan 2017 #1

Maybe he can get this madman to understand madaboutharry Jan 2017 #2

looks like the orange menace will have leaders to work for. Javaman Jan 2017 #3

Never miss a chance Turbineguy Jan 2017 #4

IOW: US about to lose last remaining ally in the ME. Coventina Jan 2017 #5

gawd Skittles Jan 2017 #6

Interesting development Mosby Jan 2017 #7

...and we're just going to let him in? brooklynite Jan 2017 #8

He wants to try to talk Trump down from the Jerusalem embassy thing. hollowdweller Jan 2017 #9

Hopefully he comes alone Txbluedog Jan 2017 #10

His father was a peacemaker who avoided war with Israel. okasha Jan 2017 #11

I hope Queen Rania stays away. Otherwise, King Abdullah Ilsa Jan 2017 #12