Jordan's King Abdullah is set to appoint Jafar Hassan as prime minister, following gains by the Islamist opposition in elections.
Jordan's first election under a new law aims to reduce tribal influence and boost parties, with Islamists expected to gain due to Gaza war.
On March 13, 1997, a Jordanian soldier killed seven Israeli schoolgirls. King Hussein's empathy contrasted with King Abdullah's current stance, reflecting a strained peace.
The Jordanian army also arranged on Monday the biggest airdrop operation so far to deliver aid to Gaza.
While visiting Rwanda, Jordan's King Abdullah compared the Rwandan genocide to the conflict in Gaza.
This is the second airdrop, the first one occurred almost a week ago on November 6.
Following the tragedy at Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, King Abdullah II makes a bold move to cancel an Amman-based summit with US and Egyptian presidents
This would mean a return to implementing many ordinary laws that were suspended as the government enacted many defense orders that touched every aspect of public life.
A Syrian return to the Arab fold and an easing of sanctions appear possible in the wake of the devastating earthquake, experts say.
Using it as a base for assaults on Israel and for education about the evils of Jews has become a Jordanian-sponsored standard of behavior.
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