Jordan’s Islamists have been boosted by the war in Gaza
The king is caught between his country’s peace with Israel and his angry people
Editor’s note: Jordanian officials have unequivocally denied that King Abdullah’s daughter took part in the downing of drones attacking Israel. “Any reports or social media posts published on this issue are fabricated. Jordan has been the target of a systematic disinformation campaign. This is clearly part of that campaign.”
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This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline “On a tightrope”
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