The recent Jordanian elections saw a significant rise in support for the Islamic Action Front, highlighting the growing influence of political Islam and presenting new challenges for Israel.
Jordan's King Abdullah appointed a reformist government led by Jafar Hassan to advance IMF-backed reforms and modernization efforts amid economic challenges.
Israel’s ties with Jordan have always been fraught with a chilly veneer, and the war in Gaza has only exacerbated the relationship.
The September 10 election resulted in Jordan’s leading Islamist opposition party, the IAF, winning 31 out of the 138 parliamentary seats.
Jordan's King Abdullah is set to appoint Jafar Hassan as prime minister, following gains by the Islamist opposition in elections.
With the resignation of the Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh a suspected replacement could be Jafar Hassan.
The UK Home Office explained that the suspension was triggered by a rise in asylum claims from Jordanians.
Amid low turnout, the Muslim Brotherhood secured its most significant political win in the history of the Hashemite Kingdom.
Jordan's moderate Islamist opposition, led by the IAF, gained seats in parliament due to anger over Israel’s war in Gaza.
These new challenges from the West Bank and Egypt do not come in a vacuum - the Iranian Axis wants to exploit them.
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