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Zaidoon Alhadid is a journalist and political commentator based in Amman.
At the outset of this article, I will address the most prominent and pressing question echoing today within the halls of Parliament and across public discourse: Is banning the Muslim Brotherhood enough? Or does the real solution lie in dissolving the Islamic Action Front (IAF)—the political arm of the Brotherhood, represented by 31 MPs under the dome?
Amid the accelerating pace of events both locally and regionally, Jordan is periodically subjected to waves of public agitation, sparked by misleading narratives that aim to create crises — often through social media and other platforms. These campaigns may sometimes stem from individual actions, while at other times they appear to be part of coordinated schemes designed to destabilize the internal front, undermine trust in official institutions, or stir sedition and divisiveness.
I write the letters of this article in a way I’ve never written before—perhaps because there is nothing left to say. A year and a half since the beginning of the devastating war on Gaza has left it with nothing. Time there is no longer measured in days, but in rubble. The past 18 months can only be counted in pain, destruction, and betrayal. They have turned a once-vibrant city into a ghost town of ruins.
As the ninth day of Israel’s renewed aggression on the Gaza Strip begins, events are escalating on several fronts, starting with the continued Israeli airstrikes, moving through messages from the prisoners of the Israeli entity broadcasted by the Al-Qassam Brigades, and culminating in the growing political crisis within the Israeli entity. In the West Bank, Israeli violations continue as well, raising many questions about the implications of these developments on the future of the Palestinian cause and the region.
While Dr. Jaafar Hassan and his government are taking measures to control government spending and restructure financial benefits, an important question arises: Can the House of Representatives adopt a similar approach, or does the nature and mechanisms of the parliament make it less able to move in this direction?
In a historic agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Syrian crisis took a new step toward political and economic stability. Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara and SDF leader Mazloum Abdi announced an agreement that places the Kurdish forces under the umbrella of the Syrian army, granting Kurds citizenship rights and the opportunity to participate in political life.
In the face of the ongoing hardships plaguing the Gaza Strip, Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, continues to affirm its unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people.
In a secret meeting held by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attended by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and leaders from the military and security establishment of the occupation, the situation of Israeli policy in southern Syria was discussed. The meeting came at a sensitive time, as regional and international pressures on Israel were escalating to clarify its position more explicitly regarding the presence of its forces in southern Syria.
It seems that the global and local economic challenges, along with the increasing political pressures Jordan faces regarding the Palestinian cause and regional developments, were the driving forces behind the decision to raise the Central Bank’s capital. This move marks a significant milestone in Jordan’s economic policy—not only as a direct economic measure but also as a powerful political message to the world, showcasing Jordan’s resilience in the face of external pressures and its commitment to maintaining financial and economic independence.
Tensions in the West Bank are escalating, particularly in the city of Jenin. Adding to the already volatile situation is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump. This visit could carry significant implications for the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, especially in light of recent developments in Jenin, which may serve as the catalyst for new occupation efforts to seize more Palestinian land.
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