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The article presents information on the civil war in Jordan that ravaged the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan. It states that battle erupted in Amman between the Jordan king, Hussein's army and the Palestinian guerrilla. The outbreak of civil war in Jordan confused the efforts to free the hostages. The five governments of U.S., Britain, West Germany, Switzerland and Israel which were involved in the negotiations also increased the confusion.

The article focuses on the war between Palestinian guerrillas and army troops loyal to King of Jordan Hussein in Jordan, and Hussein's attempt for peace. It states that Hussein himself encountered guerrillas of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine and suffered injuries. It reports on the violent conflicts between Arab guerrillas and monarchy which destroyed the peace. It discusses the problems faced by Hussein, his meetings with Israeli officials, and his 10-point pact for peace.

The article presents information on the role played by the U.S. as Israel's benefactor. According to Israel Secretary of State William Rogers, the U.S. foreign policy has convinced some Israelis that substantial U.S. investments in Arab oil and commerce were behind the shift toward neutrality. The U.S. is working on a plan for peace between Israel and Jordan. It is stated that the U.S. program, which would be subject to negotiation between Jordan and Israel, includes proposals for the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces from the West Bank of the Jordan River; Israeli-Jordanian agreement on control of Jerusalem and its holy places; and a choice for Palestinian Arab refugees of repatriation or compensation by the Israeli government.

The article reports on the return of Arab refugees to their homes, which are now part of Israel. It mentions that more than 300 refugees returned following a successful negotiation between Israel and Jordan. It also reveals that Israel expects about 1,000 returnees, but its security clearance method contributed to the delay of the submission of the list of approved refugees.

The article offers information regarding the Jordan's social and political environment. It focuses on the effort of new Prime Minister Wasfi Tal in dealing with the country's economic and social problem. It highlights King Hussein and Premier Tal's attempt to replicate the U.S. President John F. Kennedy's new frontier. Moreover, it presents details on the policies and activities of the prime minister in enhancing civil service and ending corruption.

The article discusses the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on the resolution of conflict in Lebanon and Jordan. It says that U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower offered economic and political proposals. It tells that Jordanian Delegate Abdul Monem Rifa opposed UN observer deployment to Jordan as Saudi Arabia's Ahmed Shukairy urged to withdraw U.S. and British troops from the Middle East. It adds that the assembly may agree on a resolution which allows UN authority in Lebanon and Jordan.

The article focuses on propagandistic protests made by Egyptian politician Gamal Nasser against King Hussein of Jordan in 1957. It states that despite criticisms coming from Nasser, Hussein remained confident and continued to impose his campaign in schools of Cairo, Egypt to prevent any form of demonstration against him. It also says that the words of Nasser seemed to backfire as Palestinian refugees and leaders pledged their loyalty to Hussein.