Around 15,000 Jordanian workers could lose their jobs due to a boycott of companies that are perceived to support Israel, but local businesses have pledged support for those made unemployed.The head of the Jordanian Labour Observatory, Ahmad Awad, believes it is highly likely that Jordanian companies operating under international brands - especially in the restaurant, food, and soft drinks sectors - will lay off thousands of workers in the coming period due to the public protest campaign.There has been a surge in support for the boycott of companies in Jordan believed to be supportive of Israel's brutal assault on Gaza.#SupportLocal campaignAwad said many Jordanians will likely lose their jobs, or face other pressures, as a result of the BDS campaign but local businesses appear ready to step in to support sacked workers. (ICE AMMAN)

Fonte notizia: the new arab