Shortly after Jordan joined the international coalition against ISIL in mid-September 2014 , the country 's security apparatus foiled a terror plot targeting civilians in Jordan . Shortly afterwards , Abdullah said in an interview that the country 's borders with Iraq and Syria were " extremely safe " . In late December 2014 , a Jordanian F-16 fighter jet crashed near Raqqa , Syria , during a mission . A video was posted online on 3 February 2015 , showing captured Jordanian pilot Muath Al-Kasasbeh being burned to death in a cage ; throughout January , Jordan had negotiated for Al-Kasasbeh 's release . The terrorist group reportedly demanded the release of Sajida Al-Rishawi in return , a suicide bomber whose belt failed to detonate in the 2005 Amman bombings . Al-Kasasbeh 's killing spurred outrage in the country , while the King was away in a state visit to the United States . Before returning to Jordan , Abdullah swiftly ratified death sentences previously handed down to two imprisoned Iraqi jihadists , Sajida Al-Rishawi and Ziad Al-Karbouly , who were executed before dawn of the next day . The same evening , Abdullah was welcomed in Amman by cheering crowds who lined along the airport road to express their support . His decision also garnered international support . As commander-in-chief , Abdullah launched Operation Martyr Muath , a series of airstrikes against ISIL targets during the following week targeting weapons caches , training camps and oil-extraction facilities . His retaliation was praised on the Internet , where he was dubbed " The Warrior King " . Rumors had circulated that he personally led the sorties
2005 Amman bombings
2005 Amman bombings
Abdullah II of Jordan