JUL 9, 2025 JLM 79°F 06:52 PM 11:52 AM EST
ARAB VOICES: Trampling on Flags, Trampling on Civilisation

There are many ways to express one’s opinions in a civilised society—through debate, diplomacy, and dialogue. But then, there are those who resort to petty and vulgar theatrics, displaying their sheer intellectual and moral bankruptcy. 

JALAL TAGREEB -- Mr. Walid Al-Adwan, the Deputy Head of the Jordanian Bar Association, has chosen the latter path by painting the Israeli flag on the floor of the Bar Association’s entrance, ordering visitors to step on it like some medieval barbarian reveling in his own ignorance.

Is this the behaviour of a legal professional, someone who is supposed to uphold justice, order, and the principles of law? No. It is the behaviour of a desperate, small-minded individual who has nothing meaningful to offer in the realm of ideas, so he resorts to childish stunts to pander to the lowest common denominator of his audience. This is not an act of resistance; it is an act of incitement. It is not an expression of strength; it is a pitiful display of weakness.

The hypocrisy here is staggering. Jordan, a nation that has benefited enormously from its peace agreement with Israel—whether in trade, water resources, or security cooperation—now plays host to such blatant hostility, unchallenged by its government. 

Does Jordan, a country that prides itself on its diplomatic ties with the West, really want to associate itself with such primitive and disgraceful behaviour? Where is the condemnation from Jordanian authorities? Their silence is deafening and, frankly, shameful.

Let’s be clear: No civilised society encourages or tolerates the public desecration of a national flag—especially not of a country that has a peace treaty with them. Would Jordan tolerate an Israeli institution painting the Jordanian flag on the floor to be stepped on? Of course not. Yet, when it comes to Israel, such blatant hostility is not only permitted but encouraged. This is the essence of cowardice.

Israel, on the other hand, does not need to stoop to such infantile antics. It does not need to trample on symbols to prove its strength. It proves its strength through technological innovation, military resilience, and democratic values. Israel builds, while people like Walid Al-Adwan destroy.

That is the difference between civilisation and barbarism.

If Jordan wishes to be taken seriously on the international stage, it must put an end to this disgraceful behaviour. If it cannot even uphold basic diplomatic respect, then it calls into question its sincerity in maintaining peaceful relations.

As for Mr. Al-Adwan, he should take a long, hard look at himself and ask: Does he want to be remembered as a man of law, or as a man of cheap, gutter-level provocations?

Because right now, history will remember him as the latter.

 

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Comments
Neil Kay 05:50 14.02.2025
Israel should quietly turn off the water tap to Jordan and keep it off until the abomination is removed
FREDERIC PUDDER 01:14 14.02.2025
Al-Adwan should immediately be removed from office and disbarred for life.
Aliza Circle 22:53 13.02.2025
He is definitely a disturb person and should see a Psychiatrist.
[Anonymous] 22:24 13.02.2025
What is guy doing ? And he is a lawyer ….how smart😂😂😂😂
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