The Jordanian occupation of the West Bank refers to the period between 1948 and 1967 when the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan held control over the territory commonly known as the West Bank. The West Bank is located on the eastern side of Israel and shares borders with Jordan to the east.
Following the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, Jordan annexed the West Bank, which had been previously under Palestinian Arab administration. During this occupation, Jordan exercised political control, administered civil affairs, and provided security in the region. The Jordanian government established its own institutions, schools, and security forces within the territory.
Under the Jordanian occupation, the West Bank experienced significant changes. The legal and administrative systems were aligned with Jordanian laws, and Jordanian dinar became the official currency. Economic developments and infrastructure projects were also carried out, with roads and public facilities being constructed.
However, the Jordanian occupation was not without controversy. Although Jordan granted citizenship to the inhabitants of the West Bank, the annexation was only recognized by Pakistan and the United Kingdom. The international community, for the most part, did not accept the legitimacy of Jordan's control over the territory.
The Jordanian occupation ended in 1967 during the Six-Day War when Israel captured the West Bank. This subsequent Israeli control has led to ongoing political and territorial disputes in the region.
