Jordan seeks to consolidate its control over…

Jordan seeks to consolidate its control over the political future of Palestinians, and to become their speaker, through a series of political and social policies.

It provides education and, in 1949, extends citizenship to Palestinians; indeed, two-thirds of all Palestinians have become Jordanian citizens.

However, tensions soon develop between original Jordanian citizens and the better-educated, more skilled newcomers.

Wealthy Palestinians live in the towns of the East and West banks, competing for positions within the government, while the fellahin fill the UN refugee camps.