Queen Rania of Jordan tells CNN's Christiane Amanpour in an exclusive interview there is a "glaring double standard" in the Western world’s reaction to Hamas’ October 7 attack and its response to civilian deaths under Israeli bombardment of Gaza. | CNN International

In a recent interview with CNN, Queen Rania Al Abdullah candidly expressed her concerns about the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Her words resonated with a powerful call for empathy and humanity in the midst of a 75-year-old story of strife. “Islam condemns the killing of children,” Queen Rania stated, highlighting a fundamental principle of the Islamic faith. Her question, “Why isn’t there equal condemnation?” echoes the sentiments of many who have observed the unequal global responses to the s