AdvertisementStory continues below advertisementJordanians were jolted again when Hamzah released a video to the BBC denying the implied charges against him. As Hamzah released even more videos, he only confirmed what many skeptical Jordanians had always suspected: His reputation was being intentionally smeared. Hamzah is widely seen as a nationalist who derives his support from East Bank Jordanians, a population whose interests are antithetical to the alleged plot. AdvertisementStory continues below advertisementAll this may help explain why the state soon changed its tune, seeking to mend the internal family rift. On Monday, Hamzah released a statement of unwavering support for the king.

Source: Washington Post April 07, 2021 12:00 UTC