Jordanians protest upcoming visit of top U.S. diplomat, latest Israel-Hamas war

(3 Nov 2023) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Amman, Jordan - 03 November 2023 1. Tracking of police officers scuffling with protesters who were trying to march towards Israeli embassy, police officer leading a protester away 2. Wide of police officers surrounding protesters, pushing them back 3. Wide of protesters gathered outside Al-Kalouti mosque, in an area near Israeli embassy, carrying anti-Israel and anti-U.S. placards, chanting UPSOUND (Arabic) “The American (military) basis (In Jordan) are treason, (Relations with) Zionists are treason.” 4. Wide of protester waving Palestinian flag 5. Top shot of protesters chanting UPSOUND (Arabic) “With soul and blood, we sacrifice you Al-Aqsa (Mosque).” 6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Maisara Malas, political activist: “The issue is simple. Jordan should not receive this criminal (U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken). This criminal, Blinken, is the one who is providing cover and practically participating in the attack on our people in Gaza. He should not be received.” 7. Wide of protesters chanting UPSOUND (Arabic) “Allah is the greatest” and slogans in support of pro-Hamas spokesperson Abu Obaida 8. Wide of protesters 9. Protesters holding objects with printed faces of victims 10. Wide of protester holding signs 11. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Yasar al-Taher, protester: “We say to them (people in Gaza), forgive us, forgive us for our failure and weakness, but I swear to Allah, there is nothing we can do. We say everyday, why are we alive? We are with you, our souls are yours, but we cannot do anything. I swear to you that we cannot do anything, but a day will come when these peoples will erupt in a revolution that no one will be able to stop.” 12. Mid of placard reading (Arabic) ”The people want to annul the Wada Araba Agreement (Israel–Jordan 1994 peace treaty)” 13. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Yasar al-Taher, protester: “Wake up, Arabs. Wake up, Arabs. Wake up, Arabs. The blood of the children of Gaza is calling you. You will bear their sin until the Day of Judgement, for the last day of your life. You will be held accountable for this blood.” 14. Wide of protesters chanting slogans UPSOUND (Arabic) “The people want to liberate Paletstine.” 15. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Abu Obada l-Hayek, protester: “Our government must have a greater stance than that. Withdrawing the (Jordanian) ambassador is not enough. At the very least, the Wadi Araba Treaty and the treaty branches of the Gas and Water agreement must be frozen. Also, American bases must not be allowed to be present in Jordan.” 16. Wide of security blocking main road leading to Israeli embassy STORYLINE: Police officers clashed with protesters in Amman on Friday during a demonstration towards the Israeli embassy in the Jordanian capital. At least one demonstrator was seen being led away by officers during the protest, which was held before a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Jordan. The protesters expressed their opposition to Blinken’s upcoming visit, which is schedule following his visit to Israel. Blinken is in Israel for the third time since the latest Israel-Hamas war began and also plans to visit the Jordanian capital, Amman. It follows President Joe Biden’s suggestion for a humanitarian “pause” in the fighting. The aim would be to let in aid for Palestinians and let out more Palestinians who hold foreign passports and wounded. During Friday’s demonstration, the protesters also voiced their support for Palestinians amid the war. The Palestinian death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has reached 9,227, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: