The monarch appeared to be doubling down on the allegations against Prince Hamzah, a former crown prince, while at the same time trying to reassure Jordanians that the nation was returning to business as usual. Asked by reporters if he was concerned about the situation in Jordan, Biden said: “No, I’m not. Abdullah and Hamzah are both sons of King Hussein, who ruled Jordan for nearly a half-century before his death in 1999. Its main base of support is powerful tribes from east of the Jordan River, who dominate the security forces. Israel and Jordan made peace in 1994 and maintain close security ties, but relations have soured amid a series of recent diplomatic spats.

Source: ABC News April 07, 2021 14:50 UTC