Zaidoon Alhadid

Zaidoon Alhadid is a journalist and political commentator based in Amman.

Trump Understood the Game: Deals, Not Wars "From Gaza to Kyiv"

In a world where the meaning of alliances shifts daily, where an enemy can quickly become a potential partner, and a longtime ally can lose privileges at the first sign of disagreement, Donald Trump's political philosophy stands out. It's a doctrine that disregards traditional constants: he despises prolonged wars and thrives on quick deals—even with former adversaries. From Gaza to Sanaa, Tehran to Moscow, and Tel Aviv to Kyiv, Trump decided that nothing lasts but interests. For him, the Middle East is no longer a battlefield for wars, but fertile ground for transactional diplomacy.

Hidden Messages and Redrawing the Map in Trump's Visit

Anyone closely following recent U.S. statements—particularly those made by Special Envoy Stephen Whitkoff regarding his hopes to achieve progress in ceasefire efforts in Gaza before or during President Donald Trump’s regional visit—can sense that far more is unfolding behind the scenes than just a truce or a prisoner exchange deal. The visit, which includes Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, while notably excluding the Israeli entity, carries clear political and security messages aimed at redrawing regional alliances and understandings according to a cautious and calculated American vision.

Developing the Securities Commission

We continue to witness the government of Dr. Jaafar Hassan making commendable efforts to improve the economic environment and achieve financial stability and sustainable growth. However, the role of the Securities Commission stands out as one of the essential pillars that urgently requires the government’s attention.

Is the Complete Solution Really the Solution?

At the outset of this article, I will address the most prominent and pressing question echoing today within the halls of Parliament and across public discourse: Is banning the Muslim Brotherhood enough? Or does the real solution lie in dissolving the Islamic Action Front (IAF)—the political arm of the Brotherhood, represented by 31 MPs under the dome?

When Positions Turn Into a Weapon Aimed Inward

Amid the accelerating pace of events both locally and regionally, Jordan is periodically subjected to waves of public agitation, sparked by misleading narratives that aim to create crises — often through social media and other platforms. These campaigns may sometimes stem from individual actions, while at other times they appear to be part of coordinated schemes designed to destabilize the internal front, undermine trust in official institutions, or stir sedition and divisiveness.

A Year and a Half of War on Gaza Is Enough

I write the letters of this article in a way I’ve never written before—perhaps because there is nothing left to say. A year and a half since the beginning of the devastating war on Gaza has left it with nothing. Time there is no longer measured in days, but in rubble. The past 18 months can only be counted in pain, destruction, and betrayal. They have turned a once-vibrant city into a ghost town of ruins.

Where are events in the region heading?

As the ninth day of Israel’s renewed aggression on the Gaza Strip begins, events are escalating on several fronts, starting with the continued Israeli airstrikes, moving through messages from the prisoners of the Israeli entity broadcasted by the Al-Qassam Brigades, and culminating in the growing political crisis within the Israeli entity. In the West Bank, Israeli violations continue as well, raising many questions about the implications of these developments on the future of the Palestinian cause and the region.

The House of Representatives and the Austerity Approach Like the Government

While Dr. Jaafar Hassan and his government are taking measures to control government spending and restructure financial benefits, an important question arises: Can the House of Representatives adopt a similar approach, or does the nature and mechanisms of the parliament make it less able to move in this direction?

Why Did Shari'a Target the SDF?

In a historic agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Syrian crisis took a new step toward political and economic stability. Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara and SDF leader Mazloum Abdi announced an agreement that places the Kurdish forces under the umbrella of the Syrian army, granting Kurds citizenship rights and the opportunity to participate in political life.