Will President Trump bring King Abdullah to Heel?

Last Spring, seven GOP legislators threatened Jordan with economic sanctions and the withholding of aid money if it didn’t extradite the infamous terrorist, Al-Tamimi.  Al-Tamimi was involved in the terrorist bombing of the Sbarro Pizzeria in Jerusalem in 2001, which claimed the lives of 15 civilians, including two Americans.  Due to a prisoner swap deal between Hamas and Israel in October of 2011, Al-Tamimi was released to Jordan where she has been living ever since. King Abdullah has refused to extradite her to the U.S. despite her being placed on the FBI's most wanted list and a criminal extradition treaty signed between U.S. and the Government of Jordan (GoJ) in 1995.  For years, if not decades,  Congress and succeeding administrations have looked very favourably on King Abdullah of Jordan.  Only a select group of Americans knew the truth, namely that Abdullah was not a friend. In response to questions from Senator Ted Cruz...(Read Full Article)
You must be logged in to comment.
Register