Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh resigned on Sunday, just days after a parliamentary election where the Islamist opposition gained traction.
The resignation comes as the kingdom grapples with economic challenges, including reduced investment and a significant drop in tourism, exacerbated by the Gaza conflict. U.S.-educated Jaafar Hassan, currently the head of King Abdullah’s office and a former planning minister, is expected to succeed Khasawneh.
Khasawneh, a seasoned diplomat and former palace advisor, had been in office for nearly four years and worked on reforms aimed at addressing a decade of sluggish economic growth worsened by the pandemic and regional conflicts.
The recent election, marked by increased support for the Muslim Brotherhood and allies of Hamas, resulted in a parliament that, while retaining a pro-government majority, may face more vocal opposition challenging IMF-backed economic reforms and foreign policy.
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