Warning25 September 1973
Secretly warns Golda Meir that Egypt and Syria may be preparing for war.
Historical person
Hussein bin Talal Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Hussein bin Talal, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Jordan.
8 records1973–19958 events4 places
Chronological biography
1973
Alliance Hussein bin Talal and Syria rather than open the West Bank frontOctober 1973
Decides to send a Jordanian armored brigade to support Syria rather than open the West Bank front.
Golan HeightsOctober 1973
Jordanian forces operate on the Syrian front without launching a direct attack from the West Bank.
Keeps Jordan formally cautious as the war opens on the Egyptian and6 October 1973
Keeps Jordan formally cautious as the war opens on the Egyptian and Syrian fronts.
Postwar DiplomacyNovember 1973
Balances pressure from Arab allies and concern about another war on Jordanian territory.
Geneva Conference21 December 1973
Jordan is invited to the Geneva peace conference after the October War.
1974
AftermathJanuary 1974
Reviews the limited Jordanian military role and the diplomatic consequences of the October War.
1995
Oslo II28 September 1995
Backs the Interim Agreement after Jordan's peace treaty with Israel and its support for regional negotiations.
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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