Protests near the Israeli embassy in Amman - in pictures

  • Jordanians chant slogans during a demonstration near the Israeli embassy in Amman on Thursday, in support of Palestinians amid the war in Gaza. AFP
    Jordanians chant slogans during a demonstration near the Israeli embassy in Amman on Thursday, in support of Palestinians amid the war in Gaza. AFP
  • Protesters called for an end to Jordan's unpopular 1994 peace treaty that normalised ties with Israel. AFP
    Protesters called for an end to Jordan's unpopular 1994 peace treaty that normalised ties with Israel. AFP
  • There was heavy security but the rally on Thursday was peaceful, compared to earlier this week when police fired tear gas to prevent protesters from storming the embassy. EPA
    There was heavy security but the rally on Thursday was peaceful, compared to earlier this week when police fired tear gas to prevent protesters from storming the embassy. EPA
  • A person holds a flare during a protest. The embassy has long been a flashpoint when violence has escalated between Palestinians and Israel. Reuters
    A person holds a flare during a protest. The embassy has long been a flashpoint when violence has escalated between Palestinians and Israel. Reuters
  • Protesters had gathered for five straight days near the embassy on Thursday. Reuters
    Protesters had gathered for five straight days near the embassy on Thursday. Reuters
  • Hundreds of protesters sat on the streets in defiance of police orders. EPA
    Hundreds of protesters sat on the streets in defiance of police orders. EPA
  • They said they would remain near the embassy until Friday morning. EPA
    They said they would remain near the embassy until Friday morning. EPA
  • There has been widespread anger among Jordanians over Israel's relentless bombing campaign in Gaza. EPA
    There has been widespread anger among Jordanians over Israel's relentless bombing campaign in Gaza. EPA
  • Protesters have demanded that Jordan close the embassy and end the 1994 peace treaty. EPA
    Protesters have demanded that Jordan close the embassy and end the 1994 peace treaty. EPA
  • Jordanians have gathered every night, after the taraweeh prayer, in front of Kalouti mosque and the Israeli embassy. EPA
    Jordanians have gathered every night, after the taraweeh prayer, in front of Kalouti mosque and the Israeli embassy. EPA
  • They have waved the Palestinian flag and chanted slogans in support of Gaza. EPA
    They have waved the Palestinian flag and chanted slogans in support of Gaza. EPA