July 25, 2010

Jordan Must Handle Its Palestinian Problem

Mudar Zahran, Jerusalem Post

The world must tell Jordan that peace and integration of its own Palestinians are not privileges it is giving away.

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TAGGED: Palestine, Israel, Jordan

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