Jordanians rally to slam gas deal with Israel

Angry Jordanian protesters have poured out into the streets to condemn the government’s plan to sign a multi-billion-dollar gas deal with Israel.

Members of various political groups as well as ordinary citizens took part in the Friday protest rallies.

The protesters called the plan a deal of shame, saying the government is contributing to Israeli crimes against Palestinians.

They also accused Prime Minister Abdullah al-Nassour of “stealing the reserves of Palestinians.”

Several protests have been held against the 15-billion-dollar deal over the past few weeks.

Amman claims that the agreement could help avert drastic problems such as daily power cuts or rising electricity bills.

Based on the yet-to-be finalized deal, Jordan would get 45 billion cubic meters of gas over a 15-year period.