'Peaceful' former Jordanian PM says if we can, we will take Haifa back

"The Arabs do not have any power. If we ever have military power, will we let them keep Haifa? We'll take it."

Protestors chanting slogans during a demonstration near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan July 28, 2017.

Protestors chanting slogans during a demonstration near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan July 28, 2017.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByJONATHAN WEBER ROSEN

AUGUST 30, 2018 15:35

Updated: AUGUST 30, 2018 16:35

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