00:00 Tensions escalate in Jordan as thousands take to the streets for the fifth consecutive day
00:16 denouncing Israel and calling for an end to the country's controversial peace treaty.
00:21 Amidst an affluent backdrop in Amman, protesters voice their discontent, declaring solidarity
00:27 with Palestine and demanding the closure of the Israeli embassy on Jordanian soil.
00:33 Despite heavy security measures, the rally remains peaceful, contrasting with earlier
00:38 clashes where tear gas and batons were used to disperse crowds attempting to storm the
00:44 embassy.
00:46 International rights groups criticise Jordan's crackdown on dissent, slamming the government
00:51 for stifling freedom of expression amidst a surge of public outrage over Israel's military
00:57 actions in Gaza.
00:59 Emotions run high among Jordanians, many of whom are of Palestinian descent, as they condemn
01:06 Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza, which has claimed countless civilian lives and left
01:12 the enclave in ruins.
01:15 Jordanian authorities assert their commitment to maintaining order while respecting the
01:20 right to peaceful assembly, cautioning against any action that could lead to chaos or cross
01:26 into Israeli-occupied territories.
01:29 As tensions simmer and voices of dissent grow louder, Jordan grapples with the complexities
01:35 of its peace treaty with Israel, torn between diplomatic obligations and the deeply-rooted
01:41 sentiments of its people.
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