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Jordan Condemns Israeli Annexation, Urges Military Readiness

2/18/2026

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The Government of Jordan (GoJ) condemned Israel's measures in the occupied West Bank as annexation steps.
Analysts warn the changes threaten GoJ's security and could drive Palestinian displacement into Jordan, amid perceived abandonment by the United States (U.S.).
Former officials call the moves an undeclared war on Jordan and urge military readiness.
The GoJ pursues diplomacy and restores land records to challenge Israeli claims and assess alliances.

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Story summary

The Government of Jordan (GoJ) condemned Israel's measures in the occupied West Bank as annexation steps.
Analysts warn the changes threaten GoJ's security and could drive Palestinian displacement into Jordan, amid perceived abandonment by the United States (U.S.).
Former officials call the moves an undeclared war on Jordan and urge military readiness.
The GoJ pursues diplomacy and restores land records to challenge Israeli claims and assess alliances.