Jordan’s King Abdullah II appointed Jafar Hassan, a Harvard-educated technocrat and former planning minister with a Ph.D. from the University of Geneva, as the new prime minister following the resignation of Bisher Al-Khasawneh's Cabinet after a parliamentary election. Hassan faces the immediate task of forming a new government amidst economic struggles and public anger over the Israel-Hamas war. The recent election saw significant gains by the Islamist opposition, particularly the Islamic Action Front, which capitalized on the public's discontent. King Abdullah emphasized the need for Hassan to support Palestinian resilience and push forward with economic and democratic reforms. The king's call includes addressing high unemployment, managing over $50 billion in public debt, and advancing donor-backed infrastructure projects. Hassan's appointment underscores the monarchy’s control over Jordan's political landscape, with the king holding ultimate authority in policy decisions.