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.
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.
In a country where anti-Israel sentiment runs high, the Gaza war is expected to help the electoral fortunes of the Islamic Action Front, which is Jordan's largest opposition party.
JPOST Digital Library
