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Jordanians are voting on Tuesday to elect a new parliament, as the Gaza war continues to cast its shadow on the kingdom’s politics, security and economy. More than 5 million people are registered to elect the 138 members of the House of Representatives. The elections are the first to be held under the 2022 reforms aimed at attracting more voters, more female candidates, and strengthening political parties, in a country where tribal allegiances play a major role in the social and political systems. Earlier this year, King Abdullah said he wants this election to be “a major milestone in the hist…

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