Jordan's main opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, sharply criticised on Tuesday the naming of a new ambassador to Israel, saying it was not in the kingdom's interests.
"In an act of provocation towards Jordanians, the government has named an ambassador to the Zionist entity within the framework of the peace treaty which has been rejected by the Jordanian people," the Brotherhood said.
"It's a decision that runs counter to the interests of Jordan."
Last week, Jordan announced that it had named career diplomat Walid Obeidat as ambassador to Israel, filling a position that had been vacant since mid-2010 when Ali al-Ayed left his post to become information minister.
The United States had called on Jordan to appoint a new ambassador, but Amman had been reluctant because of Israeli policy towards the Palestinians.
Egypt and Jordan are the only Arab countries to have signed peace treaties with Israel.
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