Jordan reinforces support for Palestinian statehood while managing regional diplomacy

Jordan's foreign policy is deeply intertwined with the Palestinian cause, which King Abdullah emphasizes as essential for regional peace and stability. The King has actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to support Palestinian rights and denounce Israeli policies of occupation and settlement expansion, asserting that a just resolution is vital for security in the region. Concurrently, recent reports reveal a concerted effort by Israeli authorities to suppress pro-Palestine content on social media platforms like Meta, with leaked documents indicating that Meta has complied with 94% of Israeli takedown requests since October 2023. This crackdown has included the removal of over 90,000 posts in a single day, highlighting the extent of censorship aimed at silencing dissent. Additionally, Meta’s use of AI in moderating content raises concerns about the fairness and transparency of these actions, as they disproportionately affect voices from Arab and Muslim-majority countries. The implications of these developments reflect a broader struggle over narrative control in the context of the ongoing conflict.