Jordanians chant slogans during a demonstration near the Embassy of Israel in Amman in support of Palestinians amid ongoing battles between Israel and the militant Hamas group in the Gaza Strip. Jordan, where nearly half the population is of Palestinian origin, has seen regular rallies in the capital, Amman and elsewhere in solidarity with Gaza since Israel's military onslaught began in response to Hamas's unprecedented attack on October 7. Protests in recent days have escalated with rare clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Amman and Jordan's largest Palestinian refugee camp. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES