Jordanians protest Israeli gas deal - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
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The choice of location reflected the campaign’s desire to be heard by the government. In fact, a number of members of parliament support the campaign. Bustani said, “We are in front of the parliament because parliamentarians have supported this campaign. They voted against the deal.” One banner asked, “The deputies refuse, but the government goes along?”
The protesters voiced concerns about the potential use of the money earned by the Israeli government to further the occupation. “Israel is still killing Palestinians and taking their land post-Oslo Accord,” said Rajeb Jabara, a member of the campaign. Bustani had no doubt that the profits the Israeli government makes from the deal will be used toward this purpose, stating, “Billions will be paid to an Israeli government that has historically been hostile, waging wars on its neighbors and until now occupying land, attacking Gaza, the West Bank and so on … We think it’s preposterous this money will be used for these uses.”
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