Over two thousand protesters had gathered, and previous days had seen clashes between crowds seeking to storm the embassy compound and police using batons to push them back.

The Israeli embassy, a frequent site of anti-Israel protests, has long been a contentious location in Jordan.

Protesters in Jordan, many of whom are of Palestinian origin, have been expressing their support for the militant Islamist Hamas movement during demonstrations.

Jordanian authorities are concerned that Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza could increase Hamas' popularity among Jordanians.

The unrest comes as the conflict in Gaza has resulted in tens of thousands of civilian deaths and widespread destruction, according to Gaza officials.

Jordan has seen large protests since the conflict began on October 7, when Hamas fighters crossed into Israel, killing over 1,200 people and capturing 253 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.

The Jordanian government has allowed peaceful protests but will not tolerate any attempts to create chaos or reach the border with the Israeli occupied West Bank or Israel.

Amnesty International recently urged Jordanian authorities to halt the mass arrests of over 300 people for expressing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza or criticizing Jordan's policies towards Israel.

Protesters accuse the government of inaction, leaving Palestinians to face Israeli military power alone.

Many Jordanians view their peace treaty with Israel as a betrayal of Palestinian rights, which is widely unpopular among the population.