Why Trump’s plans are an 'existential threat' for Jordan

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“A large-scale displacement of Gazans to Jordan is going to be the death knell for the Hashemite monarchy in Jordan,” Andreas Krieg, assistant professor at King's College in London's defence studies department, told Middle East Eye.

Krieg noted that the arrival of Palestinians from Gaza could create a new layer of an existing diaspora community in Jordan “that often lives as second-class citizens”.

“Grievances would lead to radicalisation and Gazan resistance forces being created. They would use Jordan as a hub for operations against Israel,” he said.

“Like in many times throughout Israel's history, Jordan would become the frontline of resistance.”

Period	13 Feb 2025
Held at	Middle East Eye, United States