As Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza continues, a boycott campaign is growing in the Middle East and beyond. In Jordan, many have stopped buying American and European products that they say support Israel financially or have a pro-Israel stance. Starbucks and McDonald’s in Amman sit mostly empty. In supermarkets, everyday items carry warnings.
AMMAN A love for cultural fashion motivated by connecting the past with the future and a will to keep heritage alive through the generations motivated entrepreneur Dima Abu Qaoud to establish Madeena Dolls, which sells handcrafted rag dolls dressed in hand embroidered dresses inspired by traditional Jordanian and Palestinian dress.
The crossing is open 24 hours on the Jordanian side, but Israel's limited access times have seen Palestinians stuck at the bridge for up to three days in scorching heat