The Palestinian-Jordanian-Israeli Triangle

The Palestinian-Jordanian-Israeli Triangle

by Oded Eran, INSS

On one level, Jordan and Israel are developing a relationship based on shared economic interests and the need to cope with political and security constraints resulting from the turmoil in the region over the past three and a half years. At the same time, because of developments anticipated in the wake of the freeze of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, the internal Palestinian political process, the continued struggle in Syria, and the possible implications of a crisis with regional dimensions in the context of the Iranian nuclear program, the political leaderships in Jordan and Israel are likely to face difficult challenges and will need to demonstrate great restraint in their conduct.

Israel’s effort to preserve its relationship with Jordan’s political-military leadership is highly important. As such, Israeli reactions to various actions and comments by Jordanian officials, even if they are justified, should be grounded in a comprehensive strategic view of Israel’s regional interests.

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