
The motive for the act of self-immolation is unconfirmed but social media users have said he was protesting the government's support for Israel during its bombing of Gaza. They added that he was protesting outside the Jordanian Presidential Palace in the city, MEMO could not verify these claims.
In the video, the man can be seen covered in flames while local security forces shoot at him.
He was taken to hospital, where he was declared dead.
An investigation is being launched into the event.
Comment: With more than 2 million Palestinian refugees in Jordan, and regular protests against the government's support for the genocide, it seems reasonable to suppose that was the man's motivation.
One recalls there have already been two acts of self-immolation in US over the same issue: 'Free Gaza, Free Palestine!' 25-Year-Old US Airman Aaron Bushnell Dies in Self-immolation Protest at Israeli Embassy in Washington DC