Palestinians and Jordan: Will a Confederation Work? | Gatestone Institute

In a rare moment of truth, former Jordanian Prime Minister Abdel Salam Majali admitted that the Palestinians were not „fully qualified to assume their responsibilities, especially in the financial field…“

According to the study, the Jordanian public is totally opposed to the idea of confederation, even after the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. They fear the confederation would lead to the „dilution“ of the Jordanian identity, create instability and undermine security.