King Abdullah II of Jordan is set to meet with President Biden in Washington amid escalating tensions in Gaza and potential Israeli troop deployment in Rafah. King Abdullah has been vocal in advocating for an immediate cease-fire and increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, reflecting his active role in seeking a resolution to the conflict. Separately, Jordan’s inflation rate rose to 1.95% YoY in January from 1.64% in December, with a slight MoM decrease in consumer prices.