Jordanian services to Israel

"Jordan continues to play a central role in fostering Middle East peace and a two-state solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Both the King and his Foreign Minister Naser Joudeh have maintained steady pressure on other Arab states to offer modest deliverables to Israel. The King's efforts, which have met with some success, seek tangible steps such as overflight permission for Israeli air traffic, linking telecommunications networks with Israel, and reducing restrictions on travelers who have transited Israel. Recently however, the King has adopted a new approach, pressing PM Netanyahu and President Abbas to initiate immediate negotiations aimed at producing even limited Israeli concessions. Positive progress at the negotiating table, however meager, could provide crucial political cover for Abu Mazen, affording him a measure of maneuverability."