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Prof Ali Hayasat wrote Saturday that widespread circulation of ‘year-long emergency’ scenario on social media reflects deep anxiety and growing distrust between state and society.

He said parliament and parties seen as ineffective, while successive governments delayed crises instead of solving them, leaving vacuum where any leak or rumour appears more credible than official statements.

Hayasat noted Jordanians often share news without scrutiny and consume analyses as facts, while lacking organised collective action to press for reform. This, combined with weak state communication, creates fertile ground for rumours.

He added fear of displacement remains underlying concern, resurfacing whenever exceptional measures or transitional arrangements are discussed. Scenario of emergency rule thus mirrors worry that Jordan may face major political and demographic shifts.

Hayasat stressed security measures alone cannot guarantee stability, which requires real political reform, productive economy, transparent system, and institutions able to address citizens honestly.

He concluded circulation of such scenarios signals broader crisis of trust, warning that unless state responds with clarity and society resists rumours, fear of displacement may move from memory to policy factor.