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Jordanian public officials have increased their rhetoric in terms of the kingdom’s relations with its neighboring state, Israel.
The prime minister of Jordan, Bisher Khasawneh, has broken his silence to deliver a blistering message to the Israelis. Khaswaneh said that any Israeli effort to physically attempt to relocate Palestinians from the West Bank, in any form, would be considered an act of war. Addressing members of the parliament, Khaswaneh said that there might be further diplomatic moves to the decision to withdraw the Jordanian ambassador and to deny the reentry of the Israeli ambassador if the war doesn’t end.
Muath Momani, executive director of the Law & Society Institute, told The Media Line that Jordan's position in support of the Palestinian cause was and remains consistent and clear: “It is certain that Jordan, through its positions in support of the Palestinian cause, has some fears of the forced displacement of Palestinians from their lands. The Jordanian prime minister recently stated that if that happens, then it is war. Jordan will not hesitate to protect the Palestinian people from practices that affect their existence and identity.”
Samar Muhareb, director of the Arab Renaissance Democracy and Development organization, believes that Jordanian officials have been reflecting public sentiment. “The statements of the prime minister and the foreign minister are aimed at breaking the deadlock that has been going on for a month,” she told the Media Line.
Muhareb put the issue in terms of the national interests of Jordan. “The occupiers need to understand the interests of the region, and especially Jordan.” She argued convincingly for an immediate cease-fire and an eventual end to the Israeli occupation while also addressing the Palestinian refugee issue. Muhareb insists that this “is not only a form of solidarity—[but also] what happens in Palestine is an integral part of Jordanian national interest and a source of our country’s stability.”
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The prime minister of Jordan, Bisher Khasawneh, has broken his silence to deliver a blistering message to the Israelis. Khaswaneh said that any Israeli effort to physically attempt to relocate Palestinians from the West Bank, in any form, would be considered an act of war. Addressing members of the parliament, Khaswaneh said that there might be further diplomatic moves to the decision to withdraw the Jordanian ambassador and to deny the reentry of the Israeli ambassador if the war doesn’t end.
Muath Momani, executive director of the Law & Society Institute, told The Media Line that Jordan's position in support of the Palestinian cause was and remains consistent and clear: “It is certain that Jordan, through its positions in support of the Palestinian cause, has some fears of the forced displacement of Palestinians from their lands. The Jordanian prime minister recently stated that if that happens, then it is war. Jordan will not hesitate to protect the Palestinian people from practices that affect their existence and identity.”
Samar Muhareb, director of the Arab Renaissance Democracy and Development organization, believes that Jordanian officials have been reflecting public sentiment. “The statements of the prime minister and the foreign minister are aimed at breaking the deadlock that has been going on for a month,” she told the Media Line.
Muhareb put the issue in terms of the national interests of Jordan. “The occupiers need to understand the interests of the region, and especially Jordan.” She argued convincingly for an immediate cease-fire and an eventual end to the Israeli occupation while also addressing the Palestinian refugee issue. Muhareb insists that this “is not only a form of solidarity—[but also] what happens in Palestine is an integral part of Jordanian national interest and a source of our country’s stability.”
Jordan ramps up diplomatic pressure on Israel over Palestinian issue
Prime Minister Bisher Khaswaneh, reflecting growing regional tensions, says any Israeli attempt to relocate Palestinians is as an act of war.
