"[72] His gesture was received very warmly in Israel, and Hussein sent the families $1 million in total as compensation for the loss of life. [3], Hussein was the namesake of his paternal great-grandfather, Hussein bin Ali (Sharif of Mecca), the leader of the 1916 Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire. said the King, 'They can fly lower!' At home, 1998 was a difficult year for Jordanians: GDP growth had slowed considerably and could not keep pace with an accelerating population growth. [91] In 1960 only 33% of Jordanians were literate; by 1996 this number had climbed to 85.5%. [51] The PLO was to be expelled from Lebanon, and Ariel Sharon, the Israeli Defense minister, suggested they be moved to Jordan where the monarchy would be toppled and Jordan would serve as an "alternative Palestinian homeland. [57] Parliamentary elections were held on 8 November 1989, the first in 22 years. "[90], During his 46-year-reign, Hussein, who was seen as a charismatic, courageous, and humble leader, became widely known among Jordanians as the "builder king. In 1970 Hussein expelled Palestinian fighters (fedayeen) from Jordan after they had threatened the country's security in what became known as Black September. [63] Jordan also concentrated its forces near its border with Israel. [19] Although he eventually relaxed some of these measures, namely military curfews and severe press censorship, Hussein's moves significantly curtailed the constitutional democracy that existed in Jordan in the mid-1950s. Prince Faisal bin Hussein (Arabic: فيصل بن حسين ‎; born 11 October 1963) is a son of King Hussein and Princess Muna, and the younger brother of King Abdullah II. Crown Prince speaks to Jordan Television in interview, In implementation of Royal directives, Crown Prince follows up on planning of programme to support veterans, Crown Prince checks on Al Husseini Mosque renovation project, Crown Prince inaugurates 246-bed Maan Field Hospital for COVID-19 patients, King, Crown Prince extend best wishes to Jordanian, Palestinian Christians on occasion of Christmas, Crown Prince meets youth from governorates. "[77] On his way back to Jordan in January 1999, Hussein stopped in London. [62] On Hussein's way back from Baghdad, Egypt issued a condemnation of the Iraqi invasion. King Hussein of Jordan and Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin are expected to sign an agreement to end the 46-year state of belligerency between their countries when they … [91] Social indicators reflect King Hussein's successes. [44] According to the proposal, the two districts of the federation would be autonomous, excluding the military and the foreign and security affairs that would be determined by an Amman central government. [32], On 5 June 1967 the Six-Day War began after an Israeli strike wiped out Egypt's Air Force. See more ideas about prince, jordan royal family, queen rania. [65], The parliamentary elections held on 8 November 1993 were the first multi-party elections since 1956, but the proportional representation voting system was replaced by the controversial one man, one vote system. [67] The latter system was introduced to limit the Islamist opposition's representation in the House of Representatives, by gerrymandering Palestinian majority areas and encouraging independents over partisan candidates. He was revered for pardoning political dissidents and opponents, and giving them senior posts in the government. [70] Hussein called American President Clinton and requested his intervention, threatening to annul the treaty if Israel did not provide the antidote. [88] Initially, Hussein attempted to unite both banks of the Jordan River as one people, but with the formation of the PLO in the 1960s, it became difficult to maintain such a policy. [68] The CIA handed the King a detailed report in December 1995 warning him of a Syrian plot to assassinate him and his brother Hassan. [23], Hussein went on a vacation to Switzerland on 10 November. He also accused him of abusing his powers as regent and crown prince. [44], After the 1967 war Gunnar Jarring was appointed by the UN as a special envoy for the Middle East peace process, leading the Jarring Mission. [52] Iraqi aid helped Jordan's finances; Hussein had felt it humiliating to keep asking Gulf countries for assistance. Prim… [57] The National Charter sought to set a timetable for democratization acts. Nightline: Hussein of Jordan, ABC Evening News for Friday, 5 February 1999, 10542/AB XXIV. [68] In Israel, Shimon Peres of the leftist Labor Party and Benjamin Netanyahu of the right-wing Likud party, were competing for the post of prime minister. [26] Egyptian radios denounced Hussein as the "Judas of the Arabs. "[70] Khaled Mashal recovered, but Jordan's relations with Israel deteriorated and Israeli requests to contact Hussein were rebuffed. Find the perfect Crown Prince Hussein Of Jordan stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. [58] The IMF agreement was to enable Jordan to reschedule its $6 billion debt, and obtain loans totaling $275 million over 18 months. [11] Meanwhile, Hussein pursued further study at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. [67] The treaty was a culmination of over 58 secret meetings over 31 years between Hussein and Israeli leaders. [12] Palestinian fighters (fedayeen, meaning self-sacrificers) used Jordanian-controlled territory to launch attacks against Israel, sometimes provoking heavy retaliation. [23] On 14 July, an Iraqi unit stormed the royal palace in Iraq, executed all members of the Iraqi royal family, and mutilated the bodies of the crown prince and the Iraqi Prime Minister of the Arab Federation, Nuri Al-Said. The Hashemites ruled Mecca for over 700 years until its 1925 conquest by the House of Saud, and has ruled Jordan since 1921.The Hashemites are the oldest-ruling dynasty in the Muslim world, and are the second-oldest-ruling dynasty in the world, after the Imperial Ho… In Jordan, our strength is in our people. – Egyptian President, Avenue Roi Hussein 1er de Jordanie in the, 2020: Spanish health workers on the front line against, This page was last edited on 25 March 2021, at 13:32. [65] The end of the Gulf War coincided with the end of the Cold War. [14] The parliamentary election held on 21 October 1956 saw the National Socialist Party emerge as the largest party, winning 12 seats out of 40 in the House of Representatives. In her autobiography, Queen Noor states that Hashim was named after the clan of Hashim (Banu Hashim), a tribe to which the Islamic prophet Muhammadand King Hussein belong. The Masar initiative aims to inspire and address our youth’s passion for innovation in space technology. [62] Saddam's invasion of Kuwait on 2 August 1990 led six months later to international intervention to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait in what became known as the Gulf War. [83] The crowds chanted his name, some weeping, others holding his pictures. [54] Jordanian policy on the West Bank had to be reconsidered following renewed fears that Israel would revive its proposal for Jordan to become an "alternative Palestinian homeland. Born in Amman on June 28, 1994, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was named in honor of his grandfather; His Late Majesty King Hussein bin Talal, the founder of modern Jordan. [54] Nevertheless, the Hashemite custodianship over the Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem was retained. [16] A 3,000-man Syrian force started moving south towards the Jordanian border in support of what they perceived as a coup attempt, but turned around after the army units showed their loyalty to the King. [23] The Iraqi brigade's departure to Jordan gave the conspirators in Iraq, led by Brigadier Abd al-Karim Qasim, the opportunity to strike. [6] Hussein was also shot, but the bullet was deflected by a medal on his uniform that his grandfather had given him. The Crown Prince holds the rank of first lieutenant in the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army and has participated in several military training courses. [35] The Egyptian army commander in Cairo transmitted to General Riad that the Israeli strike had failed, and that Israel's Air Force was almost wiped out. [39] One Israeli retaliation on a PLO camp based in Karameh, a Jordanian town along the border with the West Bank, developed into a full-scale battle. "[90] He turned the Kingdom from a backwater divided polity into a reasonably stable well-governed modern state. [57] Hussein relented to the demands by dismissing Al-Rifai, and appointed Zaid ibn Shaker to form a new government. [39] Hussein wanted to oust the fedayeen from the country, but hesitated to strike because he did not want his enemies to use it against him by equating Palestinian fighters with civilians. [35] The Jordanians had prepared a war strategy, but the Egyptian commander insisted to build his strategy based on the misleading information from Egypt. [57] In 1986 a new electoral law was passed, which allowed the reintroduction of parliamentary elections to proceed smoothly. [2] He proceeded to Harrow School in England, where he befriended his second cousin Faisal II of Iraq, who was also studying there. 'Oh!' [40] After failing to capture Yasser Arafat, the PLO leader, Israeli forces withdrew or were repulsed, but not before destroying the Karameh camp[41] and sustaining relatively high casualties. Hussein, a constitutional monarch, started his rule with what was termed a "liberal experiment," allowing, in 1956, the formation of the only democratically elected government in Jordan's history. [6] Abdullah died, but Hussein survived the assassination attempt and, according to witnesses, pursued the assassin. [68] Hussein's popularity in Israel had peaked after the peace treaty was signed, and he was expected to express support for a candidate. [39] PLO actions in Jordan culminated in the Dawson's Field hijackings incident on 10 September 1970, in which the fedayeen hijacked three civilian aircraft and forced their landing in Zarqa, taking foreign nationals as hostages, and later bombing the planes in front of the international press. [32] Perception of King Hussein's efforts to come to peaceful terms with Israel led to great dissatisfaction among some Arab leaders. [70] Jordan then threatened to storm the Israeli embassy and capture the rest of the Mossad team, but Israel argued that it would be against the Geneva Conventions. [30] Israeli writer Avi Shlaim argues that Israel's disproportionate retaliation exacted revenge on the wrong party, as Israeli leaders knew from their coordination with Hussein that he was doing everything he could to prevent such attacks. Abdullah assigned Hussein a private tutor for extra Arabic lessons,[9] and Hussein acted as interpreter for his grandfather during his meetings with foreign leaders, as Abdullah understood English but could not speak it. [6], Abdullah's eldest son, Talal, was proclaimed King of Jordan. Prince Hamzah bin Hussein, OSJ (Arabic: حمزة بن الحسين ‎) (born 29 March 1980) is the elder son of King Hussein of Jordan and his American-born fourth wife, Queen Noor. [54] Adnan Abu Oudeh, a Palestinian descendant who was Hussein's political advisor, Prime Minister Zaid Al-Rifai, army chief of staff Zaid ibn Shaker, Royal Court chief Marwan Kasim, and mukhabarat director Tariq Alaeddin, helped the King prepare West Bank disengagement plans. [88] In 1980, an Israeli intelligence report described Hussein to be as "a man trapped on a bridge burning at both ends, with crocodiles in the river beneath him. Israeli leaks of the meeting led to rumors in the Arab World that Hussein had tipped off Meir about Arab intentions. Jordan fought three wars with Israel under Hussein, including the 1967 Six-Day War, which ended in Jordan's loss of the West Bank.

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