On the part of the Jordanian government, decisions against Israel were mainly limited to the diplomatic sphere: dismissing the ambassador, and not signing the “water for energy” agreement. But on the streets, Hamas’s notoriety is growing. It is considered the only organization capable of liberating the Palestinians from Israeli strikes. This is a situation that reshapes the political balance of the Hashemite Kingdom.
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With our correspondent in Jordan. Muhammad Al-Rami
Before October 7, his popularity was limited to the Muslim Brotherhood party. Now the tribes, which have long formed the backbone of the state, are lining up behind Hamas.
Even the raised index finger of the right hand has become a symbol in Jordan, because it refers to Abu Ubaida, spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian movement.
Since October 7 and the beginning of the war, Hamas’s popularity has increased sharply in Jordan, as confirmed by Assem Al-Omari, a political activist contacted by Radio France Internationale.
” agitation, He said, The street, the entire Jordanian street, has become, by an overwhelming majority, I think more than 80% of Jordanians, the true representative of the aspirations of the Palestinians. »
In the year 1990, the global influence began with the story behind Hussein, in 1999, his son, the story of Abdullah II, had discovered the previous locations, after receiving other impressions from the country and the world. The Zionist entity.
“Before 2000, Hamas had a presence here, received receptions several times, had contacts with the authorities, and had an official presence. Their office was in Amman, and it was accepted by the Ministry of Interior,” recalls Assem Al-Omari.
Last Thursday, the spokesman for the Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Ubaida, directly called on the Jordanians to “ Intensifying any form of resistance in the Hashemite Kingdom “.
The leader of one of the country’s most influential tribes, Sheikh Muhammad Musalat al-Fajah, responded by saying that Hamas should be allowed to reopen its offices in Jordan, and it should have offices in all Arab countries.
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