Israeli officials Wednesday expressed pessimism over Jordanian-sponsored talks aimed at establishing a basis for a peace deal.

Jordan is seeking to boost its international image by hosting a rare Israeli-Palestinian meeting and take over the role of mediator long played by Egypt under former president Hosni Mubarak, analysts say.

Today, December 12^th, the Western Wall Heritage Foundation has finally closed the Murgab Bridge, which connects the wall with the Temple Mount. This can incite a conflict with Jordan. The bridge was closed by order of the Engineer of the City of Jerusalem that has been warning about the risks of its collapse.

Israel delays replacement of Jerusalem's Mughrabi bridge after Egypt, Jordan warnings.

Jordan's King Abdullah, who visited Ramallah on Monday, conveyed to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas a document from the European Union that includes a proposal for resuming negotiations with Israel, an Arab newspaper reported.

Israeli Foreign Ministry has decided that the Israeli ambassador to Jordan, Daniel Navo can return to Amman. 

Israeli ambassador to Jordan, Danny Navon, was returning to Israel with his staff on Thursday, fearing a large demonstration planned outside the embassy later in the day, Israeli public radio reported.