Jordan's King Abdullah II to be honored for profound commitment to peace and moderation. Why?

There's obviously not a syllable here that deals with how King Abdullah II has demeaned the extradition treaty that his late father King Hussein entered into with the Clinton Administration in 1995. Nor about how Jordan rebuffs ongoing efforts by the United States via its Department of Justice and State Department to effect the extradition of Ahlam Tamimi, confessed bomber, Hamas terror agent, Jordanian jihadist/celebrity and the killer of our teenage daughter Malki, to a Federal court in Washington where serious terrorism charges involving American victims await her. Nor about those American victims. Or their "American interests".

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18 November '19..

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy issued this announcement today:

The Washington Institute to Honor Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein with Prestigious 'Scholar Statesman Award'

November 17, 2019
Washington, D.C.‬ – The Washington Institute for Near East Policy will present its 2019 Scholar-Statesman Award to King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at a gala event in New York City ‪on November 21, 2019‬, the research organization announced today. The Institute will also pay tribute to Institute Trustees Merryl and James Tisch, leaders in the business, educational, and philanthropic communities.
"It is our great privilege to recognize His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan for his courageous leadership and profound commitment to peace and moderation," stated Institute leaders Executive Director Robert Satloff, President Shelly Kassen, and Chairman James Schreiber. "In a region troubled by violence and extremism, the King has shown over two decades on the throne that a mix of compassion and strength is a recipe for visionary statesmanship."

King Abdullah II has been the head of Jordan's monarchy since 1999, following the passing of his father, King Hussein. Throughout his reign, he has prioritized investing in the potential of his people, countering violent extremism, and working to expand the prospects for peace in the Middle East. The 41st generation direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, King Abdullah II has been recognized around the world for efforts to advance harmony and peace within Islam and among the world's great religions.

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