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- 1Jordan's Palestinian history shadows King Abdullah's UN address▼Jordan’s history with Palestinians casts a shadow over Abdullah’s UN speech
King Abdullah II of Jordan addressed the United Nations while facing renewed scrutiny of his country's complex historical relationship with the Palestinians. Jordan, home to a large Palestinian population and custodian of Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, has long played a central role in regional diplomacy. Observers note that this history influenced the framing and reception of the king's remarks.