[1] In the Jordanian parliament, there were 30 seats for both the West and East banks, making roughly equal populations.

Palestinians had gone on a global skyjacking spree, and there were rumors of some wanting to topple or assassinate the Jordanian King.

Additionally, Jordan declared that Israel's ambassador, who had departed Amman following Hamas' attack, would not be permitted to return.

Khasawneh emphasized that Jordan is considering all available options in its response to the Israeli aggression on Gaza and its subsequent consequences.

[8] Khasawneh argued that Israel's blockade of the heavily populated Gaza Strip cannot be justified as self-defense, contrary to their claims.

He further emphasized that the Israeli assault does not differentiate between civilian and military objectives, even targeting safe zones and ambulances.

[9] During the Israel-Hamas war, in early November 2023[10] and March 2024, Jordan provided urgent medical assistance to Gaza.