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Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh Resigns After Parliamentary Elections Amid Gaza War Frustration
Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh submitted his resignation to King Abdullah II on Sunday, following parliamentary elections dominated by public frustration over the Gaza war, State media reported.
The resignation is a constitutional tradition in Jordan, where the government typically steps down after legislative elections. The king appoints the prime minister, who will now form a new government.
Tuesday’s poll saw the Islamic Action Front (IAF), the country’s leading Islamist party, emerge as the largest bloc in parliament, winning 31 out of 138 seats. The IAF, a political offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood, has secured its largest representation since 1989. Voter dissatisfaction with economic woes and Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza drove the IAF’s success, despite a low turnout of 32%.
Jordan’s 1994 peace treaty with Israel has faced renewed scrutiny, with regular protests calling for its dissolution since the conflict erupted last Oc tober. Nearly half of Jordan’s population is of Palestinian origin, and the Gaza war has significantly impacted the country’s tourism sector, which accounts for 14% of its GDP.
Jordan relies heavily on foreign aid, particularly from the US and International Monetary Fund. The country faces significant economic challenges, with an unemployment rate of 21% in the first quarter of 2024. Khasawneh, 55, has led the government since October 2020. Jordan’s parliament is bicameral, comprising an elected parliament and a senate with 69 members appointed by the monarch.
The king will now appoint a new prime minister to form a government. The development comes at a critical time for Jordan, as it navigates regional tensions and domestic economic challenges. The appointment of a new government will be closely watched for its potential impact on the country’s future direction
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