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Government policy targeting Jews: article 3(2) of Nationality Law No. 6 of 1954 (last amended 1987) grants citizenship to former Palestinian nationals resident in Jordan only if "not being Jewish"; the clause is still in the consolidated text.

Last reviewed 26 Oct 2026

  1. 2023-07
    Orthodox Jewish visitors detained at border
    Israeli Orthodox Jewish travellers said officials detained them and told them not to display Jewish dress; officials cite visitor safety.
    Source: US State Department, 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom