Netanyahu flew today (Tuesday) to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II. This is his first diplomatic visit abroad since the formation of the new government.
The meeting between Netanyahu and Abdullah was attended by the head of the Shin Bet, the head of the National Security Council, the military secretary, and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer.
A political source said: "It was a good meeting that indicates many years of acquaintance between the leaders. Netanyahu promised Abdullah that the status quo on the Temple Mount would be maintained.".
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The Prime Minister's Office stated: "The two leaders discussed regional issues, with an emphasis on the strategic, security and economic cooperation between Israel and Jordan, which contributes to the stability of the region.".
The two also congratulated each other on the long-standing friendship and partnership between the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan.
The meeting was preceded by a preparatory meeting two weeks ago at the palace between Abdullah and Defense Minister Yoav Galant.
This is Netanyahu's first public visit to Jordan since June 2018.
The visit comes against the backdrop of tensions between Jordan and Israel surrounding the visit that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir made to the Temple Mount about two weeks ago, and the incident that occurred last week when the Jordanian ambassador was detained at the entrance to the Temple Mount.
