ABSTRACT
Jordanian self-sufficiency and self-reliance are also critical to obtaining Jordanian public support for the peace process and convincing the Palestinian Authority that Jordan can be a strong partner in any regional security arrangements. A conflict between Jordan and Israel is substantially less likely than a conflict between Israel and Syria. Jordan showed little interest in risking strategic attacks or further losses of territory after 1967. King Hussein has no near term prospect of being able to integrate the Palestinians in the West Bank and Jerusalem into Jordan, and Jordan is extremely vulnerable to Israeli air and artillery attacks. Jordan could also escalate its involvement in a conflict by sending in cadres of lightly armed Special Forces from the Jordanian army under civilian cover. The Jordanian heights of Umm Qays also overlook Lake Tiberius and the Galilee and would allow Jordan to use its artillery against targets in Israel.
