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Jordan and Hamas are linked through regional geopolitical tensions, as Iran's support for Hamas has strained relations between the militant group and Jordan [1]. Furthermore, both entities are central to the regional security landscape, with Jordan maintaining a 'cold peace' with Israel while Hamas remains engaged in frequent military clashes with the same state [2], [3], and both have been impacted by broader regional conflicts involving Iranian proxies [4].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 3 facts
claimIsrael maintained a 'cold peace' with Egypt and Jordan, frequently engaged in military clashes with Hamas and allied factions, and intensified the siege of Gaza, which undermined potential for long-term regional stability.
accountIsrael maintained a 'cold peace' with Egypt and Jordan while frequently engaging in military clashes with Hamas and allied factions.
claimIran's support for Hamas and its hardline stance against Israel fueled structural tensions with Egypt and Jordan, which are two Arab neighbors of Israel committed to peace initiatives and a two-state solution.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimThe degree of Iranian control over the actions of its regional proxies is often overstated, as demonstrated by historical disagreements with Hamas regarding the Syrian civil war and Iranian efforts to de-escalate tensions following an Iraqi militia strike on a U.S. base in Jordan in February 2024.