A demonstrator waves the Palestinian flag during a demonstration in Amman on 13 October 2023. Thousands of protesters poured onto the streets of several Middle East capitals in support of Palestinians amid Israeli air strikes on Gaza in reprisal for a surprise Hamas attack. (Photo by Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP) 
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Filipinos urged to avoid protest venues in Jordan

Lade Jean Kabagani

The Philippine Embassy in Jordan advised Filipinos to avoid going to areas where demonstrations and rallies are taking place amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

In an advisory over the weekend, the embassy also urged Filipinos "to monitor the latest developments through reputable sources, and to follow instructions from the local law enforcement authorities."

"The embassy further reminds all Filipinos to exercise caution at all times, particularly near protest sites, and to delay non-essential road travel should demonstrations occur," it added.

The Jordanian military enforced heightened security measures in Jordan's shared border with Israel, amid ongoing and planned demonstrations by Jordanians "in solidarity with Palestine."

It said demonstrations are likely to materialize in major cities of Amman, Aqaba and Maan. Jordan's security force has been deployed along these areas.

The Jordanian government has already banned protests and gatherings near its border with Palestine, including "Jordan Valley and the surrounding areas along the border with Palestine."

Jordan is located next to Israel and the Palestinian West Bank.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the deaths of three Filipinos amid the Israel-Hamas war.