
Current Hashemite king of Jordan.
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As Crown Prince, Abdullah II supported the signing of the peace treaty between Jordan and Israel, which normalized relations and established diplomatic ties. The treaty ended the state of war between the two countries.
Abdullah II became King of Jordan upon the death of his father, King Hussein. He inherited a stable monarchy and continued his father's policies of moderation, economic reform, and peace with Israel.
King Abdullah II faced widespread protests demanding political reforms, anti-corruption measures, and economic improvements. He responded by dismissing governments, promising reforms, and increasing subsidies to quell unrest.
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