The exclusive interview that the former Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister, Jawad Al-Anani, gave yesterday to the Kan 11 network, is causing quite a stir in Jordan and abroad, mainly criticism of the conduct of the interview itself, for showing understanding for the initial Israeli response after the October 7 attack, calling for a warm peace between the nations, expressing solidarity with the families of the hostages in Gaza and saying that Hamas should not rule and be disarmed by other Palestinian elements.

The released Jordanian prisoner, Sultan Al-Ajlouni, wrote on his account on the X network: “After expressing understanding for the Israeli response at the beginning of the war, the former Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister, says in an interview with the Kan 11 channel that the Jordanian people want a warm peace with The Israeli people. He represents himself and those who benefit from the connection with the enemy..”

Firas al-Masi from Jordan said that his statements contradict public opinion in Jordan and added that “the Jordanian people in the past, present and future have adhered to their ingrained belief that they see the occupying entity as an enemy that is usurping the land. There is no room for peace or dialogue with it. A day will come when their land will be liberated with the help of Allah.”