Conversely, the King placed the expansionist ambitions of the Israeli occupation and its ongoing aggression at the top of regional threats to security and stability, reiterating the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. His Majesty’s reference to the illusions underpinning Israeli policy carries deep strategic significance: the illusion that power and oppression create permanent legitimacy, the illusion that the Palestinian truth can be erased over time, and the illusion that Jordan will retreat from its principles or compromise on Palestinian rights. These are illusions that collide with the realities of history, geography, and Jordan’s steadfast position, confirming that Jordan will remain committed to Palestinian rights, reject displacement, expansion, and annexation schemes, defend Jerusalem and its holy sites, and that the occupier’s calculations and projects will neither alter the Kingdom’s principles nor diminish its right to protect its security, sovereignty, and national interests.
The King reiterated that the National Assembly represents a fundamental pillar of the political system, based on the principle that the nation is the source of authority. This vision places upon the Assembly the responsibility of representing citizens, responsibly exercising its legislative and oversight roles, and prioritizing national interests over narrow calculations. It also reflects the importance of lawmakers elevating their discourse and conduct within the chamber, safeguarding the image of institutions and public trust in them, and ensuring that legislation and oversight directly impact Jordanians’ interests and daily lives.
The speech set a practical benchmark for government performance: translating plans into tangible achievements in education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and living standards—especially since development is measured by its direct impact on citizens’ lives. The focus on water projects carries strategic importance given resource scarcity and regional pressures, as water security is an integral component of national security, requiring accelerated projects, diversified sources, and proactive planning to protect Jordanians’ needs from pressures and fluctuations.
The King linked state efficiency to the consolidation of the rule of law and accountability, affirming that public service is a duty, responsibility is measured by achievement, and no name, influence, or position stands above the law. This message aims to enhance integrity, restore public trust in public administration, and establish a clear principle: authority is coupled with responsibility, and holding public office necessitates accountability for performance and results.
His Majesty reaffirmed his confidence in the Jordanian people and his commitment to expanding their participation in public affairs, emphasizing respect for responsible opinions and the etiquette of disagreement, and expressing the depth of his relationship with his people by stating that Jordanians are his family, his kin, and a trust upon his neck. This message underscores that state strength rests on mutual trust between leadership and citizens, and on responsible participation in protecting the nation and developing its institutions.
In sum, the Throne Speech presents a clear formula for Jordan’s strength, grounded in security protected by robust institutions, a cohesive internal front, steadfast Arab positions, an economy generating opportunities and achievements, and a state governed by law and accountability. These priorities place the government and the National Assembly before the responsibility of moving from commitments to results, making citizens’ welfare the true measure of public policy success and the state’s ability to protect its present and shape its future.
