Jordan's Islamist Opposition Makes Gains Amid Gaza Conflict

Jordan's moderate Islamist opposition, boosted by anger over Israel's war in Gaza, achieved significant gains in the parliamentary elections. The Islamist Action Front (IAF) secured up to a fifth of the seats, benefiting from a revamped electoral law favoring political parties. Despite these gains, tribal and pro-government factions remain dominant.

Jordan's moderate Islamist opposition has made significant gains in the parliamentary elections, with official results announced on Wednesday. The widespread anger over Israel's war in Gaza helped boost the opposition's performance.

The Islamist Action Front (IAF) benefited from a new electoral law, which aims to promote a greater role for political parties in the parliament. Initial figures suggest the IAF secured up to a fifth of the seats, marking a significant milestone in the country's political landscape.

This election marks the largest opposition victory since parliamentary democracy was reinstated in 1989. The win also reflects a public desire for change, with many voters expressing dissatisfaction with the status quo.

(With inputs from agencies.)