Ammon News - Giving trust to the government is contingent on party deliberations.
We do not depend on overseas financial support; the cost for party members to join is just one dinar.
The resistance in Gaza and Lebanon serves as a safety mechanism for Jordan.
The party's extraordinary achievement makes it vulnerable to criticism from multiple sources.
According to Basem Al-Rawabdeh, MP for the Islamic Action Front Party, voters have yet to be persuaded by the party list due to their unfamiliarity with discussing political parties, as it was previously prohibited. He believes that the new election law and the existence of parties in parliament are positive steps for the future.
During his Radio Noon show today, Al-Rawabdeh mentioned that ex-Prime Minister Abdul Raouf Al-Rawabdeh backed him in the elections and was among the first to congratulate him. He also received support from his clan and family.
Al-Rawabdeh emphasized the difference between field work and political work in parliament, stating that while activism requires passion and spontaneity, political representation demands a more diplomatic and methodical approach, especially when representing a bloc within the Islamic Action Front.
He clarified that he had been arrested multiple times because he kept participating in the movement, stating that "the Irbid Coordination is the only group that has stayed together and not broken apart." During one of the arrests, he suffered a broken hand but chose not to report it to human rights because their issue was not with individuals on the ground but with the political leaders. In 2011, they called for political change, and when the Committee for Modernizing the Political System was established by order of the King, 3 leaders of the Islamic Movement were involved and played a part in revising the election law. This is seen as a form of reform and contributed to the victory of new candidates from the Islamic Movement in Parliament, showing that changes in the system go hand in hand with changes in the legislative branch.
Al-Rawabdeh shared his positive outlook on Dr. Jaafar Hassan's government, but full confidence hinges on the party's discussions that will be brought to parliament based on the government's performance and evaluations of the future situation. There are concerns regarding the government's plans to address the economy and resolve the state's debt, as well as the general budget that impacts citizens grappling with these issues. He questions why there is a lack of investment projects that could generate employment opportunities, reduce unemployment and poverty, and alleviate debt, deeming it illogical for debt to escalate with each new government.
Al-Rawabdeh clarified that the party plans to submit interrogations focused on ministers' performance in providing citizen-related services and projects. One interrogation will target the Minister of Education's curricula, with specialized committees like Education, Legal, Finance, and Public Freedoms and Palestine involved.
Rawabdeh mentioned that discussions on disbanding the Teachers Syndicate are ongoing. The party's education experts met the Minister of Education recently to address this issue. Some agreements were reached, but the final decision rests with the government.
Rawabdeh emphasized that economic reform must be accompanied by political reform and anti-corruption efforts, as well as administrative reform. He disclosed that he, along with 22 Irbid MPs, met on Saturday to suggest investment projects and practical solutions. Various initiatives were proposed, including a slaughterhouse project in Irbid and the resumption of a central accounting project that has been on hold for a decade. Another significant proposal was the 2030 project which aims to improve Jordan's economy and overall development, involving 370 economic experts and focusing on reducing debt and promoting investment projects. This project aligns with the party's agenda and vision for progress.
He emphasized that the Islamic Action Bloc members engage in various ongoing training courses on topics such as representative work, economy, parliament, trade, water, press, and media to improve themselves. The courses, funded by members' one-dinar monthly subscriptions, are led by trainers from the same party, not by external sources.
Rawabdeh explained that a committee has been established to engage in discussions with other parties in order to create a bloc for the House of Representatives presidency. They are considering adding names to the bloc and focusing on programs before deciding on the presidency, office, and vice president. The Islamic Action Front has nominated Saleh Al-Armouti for the position, but the final decision is still pending. The party's conditions for granting confidence to the government have not been thoroughly considered and will be raised in Parliament.
He emphasized that the nonviolent sit-in, whether in the social movement or concerning the Palestinian cause, is not violence, but entirely peaceful and free of damage or injury. Occasionally, a few individuals may chant slogans, unrelated to Islam, and if these chants are deemed inappropriate, the entire protest should not be blamed. It is unrealistic to expect chants against the nation, so support for the protest is necessary, alongside fostering tolerance between protesters and law enforcement.
He stated that the party is requesting the government to prioritize activating the popular army, military service, and arming the Jordanians in response to Israel's threats. Jordan must be equipped to defend itself alongside the army, as it is involved in this battle and solidarity is essential for the future.
He added that the resistance in Gaza and Lebanon is a safety valve for Jordan, and supporting the resistance is supporting Jordan, as it is targeted by the Israeli occupation.
He pointed out that the party's remarkable success in the elections exposes it to attack by many. For example, the party was attacked quickly and fiercely after the recent Dead Sea operation, in addition to some people being pressured to withdraw from the party.
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