Abdur-Rauf al-Rawabdeh

ModernPoliticianJordan1939 — ?

Jordanian PM who completed the peace with Israel.

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Quick Facts

Born

1939

Country

Jordan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score50.3

Abdur-Rauf al-Rawabdeh — Complete Timeline

1999 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of JordanPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdur-Rauf al-Rawabdeh was appointed Prime Minister by King Abdullah II in March 1999, shortly after the king's accession. His government was tasked with continuing the peace process with Israel and economic reform.

Jordanian PoliticsPrime MinisterAbdullah II

Impact: national

Completed peace treaty implementation with IsraelPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Rawabdeh's government finalized the implementation of the 1994 Jordan-Israel peace treaty, including border demarcation and water-sharing agreements. This solidified Jordan's normalization with Israel, though it faced domestic criticism.

Peace TreatyIsraelJordan

Impact: regional

2000 AD

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Al-Rawabdeh resigned in June 2000 after 15 months in office. His resignation was attributed to economic difficulties and political tensions, including criticism over the pace of reform and the peace process.

Jordanian PoliticsResignation

Impact: national