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Peres Secretly Meets Jordan’s King to Lay Peace Groundwork

9/8/2026

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Israel's foreign minister Shimon Peres met secretly with Jordan's King Hussein to lay groundwork for peace.
The meeting occurred on November 2, 1993 at King Hussein’s palace after an October 26 request.
Peres crossed the Allenby Bridge on foot and was escorted by the king’s personal office manager.
Peres proposed regional infrastructure cooperation.
Israel and Jordan signed a peace treaty in the Arava in October 1994, fulfilling the secret talks.

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Israel's foreign minister Shimon Peres met secretly with Jordan's King Hussein to lay groundwork for peace.
The meeting occurred on November 2, 1993 at King Hussein’s palace after an October 26 request.
Peres crossed the Allenby Bridge on foot and was escorted by the king’s personal office manager.
Peres proposed regional infrastructure cooperation.
Israel and Jordan signed a peace treaty in the Arava in October 1994, fulfilling the secret talks.