The situation in Jordan changes dramatically in…

December 1987 CE

The situation in Jordan changes dramatically in December with the outbreak of the intifadah.

King Hussein quickly realizes that the uprising is directed against his rule as well as that of the Israelis.

His immediate response is to support the Intifada publicly and to offer aid to families of victims of Israeli reprisals in an effort to deflect the hostility toward his regime.

The Intifada leaders (known as the Unified Command) renounce the king's overtures, and Yasser Arafat quickly assumes the role of spokesman for the revolt.

The Intifada brings to a halt Jordanian and Israeli plans for an economic path to peace.

Hussein thus cancels the five-year plan for the West Bank.

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'Amman `Amman Jordan View →

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Hussein of Jordan View → Yasser Arafat View →

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Israel View → Palestinians View → West Bank View → Gaza Strip View → Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom of View → PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) View →

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Intifada, First View →

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