Why the King of Jordan Met with Israel’s Most Influential Arab Politician
It strengthens his position at home, and vis-à-vis the U.S.
November 12, 2021
Why the King of Jordan Met with Israel’s Most Influential Arab Politician
It strengthens his position at home, and vis-à-vis the U.S.
Last month, Mansour Abbas, the leader of the Israeli-Arab party Ra’am, had an audience with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman, although the meeting only became public knowledge this week. Since June, the king has also met with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and President Isaac Herzog, while the two countries’ respective economic ministers met just last week. Ron Ben-Yishai explains what Abdullah stood to gain from his tête-à-tête with Abbas:
November 12, 2021
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