A Behind the Scenes Account of King Hussein and Jordanian-Israeli Peace Ties

<p>When King Hussein ascended to the throne at the age of sixteen, he dedicated his life to building a peaceful and prosperous Jordan. His reign was far from simple, however—he faced multiple wars abroad, a civil war at home, assassination attempts, and diplomatic crises. Throughout this tumultuous period, he maintained one secret connection that would only be made official years later: his relationship with Israel. The peace treaty signed by the two countries has endured for over twenty-five years and has been an important force for stability in the region. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Join David Makovsky for conversations with two guests who knew the king personally: his brother Prince Hassan bin Talal, and Israel’s former Mossad director Efraim Halevy, who was integral to negotiating the bilateral peace. The episode features some never-before-heard revelations about Jordanian-Israeli relations. Washington Institute Director Rob Satloff frames the discussion and provides historical perspective. </p><br><p><u>Audio Clips Used</u></p><br><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywJS356Gz44" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">King Abdullah Assassinated (1951)</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5ittlyL-CM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">King Hussein of Jordan making a Speech about the Israel/Jordan peace agreement</a>&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>