With Iran Increasingly Meddling in Jordanian Politics, the Hashemite Kingdom’s Relations With Israel, America Could Fray

King Abdullah II is walking a tightrope on the eve of his country’s parliamentary elections: While he needs to appease angry constituents who are seething over the worsening economy and the Gaza war, he also must maintain vital relations with Israel.

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Israeli police near the site of a deadly shooting attack in which Israeli officials say three people were killed at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan, September 8, 2024. AP/Mahmoud Illean

With Jordanians voting for a new parliament Tuesday, the Hashemite kingdom’s delicate ties with America and Israel are expected to become even more fraught. 

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