Israeli embassy staff in Jordan were evacuated from the Amman location Sept. 6 in order to avoid anticipated protests. Though embassy protocol requires staff to return home each Friday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman ordered staff home one day early due to security risks.
The protest, publicized though a Facebook group labeled “Million Man March to Close the Israeli Embassy in Jordan,” boasted over 3,000 members. Only about 300 Jordinian activists arrived for the peaceful protest, which was handled by Jordan officials. Embassy staff returned as planned the following Monday. #
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