Tens of thousands of Jordanians across the kingdom battled cold and rain after Friday prayers to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s shocking declaration that the US would “take over” and “own” Gaza, while displacing more than 2 million Palestinians who live there.

In less than two weeks, President Joe Biden will leave the White House, ending his one-term presidency, which analysts agree has left the long-time US politician frustrated and disillusioned about his legacy and achievements.

There is a famous quote that states: “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” This, I believe, best describes 2024 — a year of tumult, political upheavals, unyielding atrocities, apocalyptic devastation and historical legal precedence.