Thousands Protest Israeli actions in Gaza at Jordanian Embassy: Peace Treaty Threatened Amidst Ongoing Violence and Arrests
Thousands of Jordanians protested at the Israeli embassy in Amman for the fourth day in a row, expressing anger over Israel's actions in Gaza.
Some chanted for an end to the peace treaty between Jordan and Israel (Wadi Araba).
Security personnel and military tanks were present to prevent any potential violence.
Protestors had gathered at a mosque and were met with ambulances and medical teams due to previous violent confrontations between protestors and riot police.
Jordan has seen large peaceful protests since October, with regular marches in downtown Amman.
Protesters in Jordan have been gathering near the Israeli embassy due to claims made by a Palestinian woman, Jamila Al-Hissi, about Israeli soldiers committing torture, rape, and executions inside Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza.
These allegations have been denied by a former Al Jazeera executive, but the protests continue.
Jordanians, many of whom are descendants of Palestinians who fled or were expelled during the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict, have been deeply affected by the war in Gaza, which has killed over 32,000 Palestinians.
Haneen Ashour, a 29-year-old Jordanian, expresses her sadness over the inability to help Gaza and the importance of showing solidarity with Palestinians.
Large protests against diplomatic normalization with Israel have taken place in Jordan, with chants expressing opposition.
Some protesters question the effectiveness of their actions.
Protesters in Amman, Jordan, have been demonstrating for over 170 days against the Israeli actions in Gaza.
Ammar Najar, a 24-year-old protester, stated that the war in Gaza would have ended if there was peace.
Several protesters were beaten and arrested as they tried to breach the police cordon around the Israeli embassy.
Jordanian authorities permit protests but will not tolerate attempts to storm the embassy, instigate civic unrest, or reach the borders with the occupied West Bank or Israel.