Political analysts in Israel agree that if Jordan’s King Hussein succumbs to cancer he would be succeeded by his brother, Crown Prince Hassan, in a smooth transition of power. The estimates came after Hussein disclosed earlier this week that he is being treated for suspected lymphatic cancer.
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