![The Jordanian Information and Government Spokeswoman, Jumana Ghunaimat, arrives at the Jordanian Trade Union Headquarters in Amman and steps on a drawing of the Israeli flag, on December 27, 2018 [jfranews.com.jo]](https://i0.wp.com/d2.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Untitled1-9-e1546154829640.png?fit=918%2C573&ssl=1)
Israel has formally protested to Jordan after a government spokesperson stepped on an Israeli flag during a visit to a trade union in Amman.
Jumana Ghunaimat was seen stepping on a drawing of the Israeli flag as she entered the building of the Jordanian trade union on Thursday to attend a meeting there.
The Israeli flag was drawn on the floor at the building’s entrance along with shoe marks as a protest against Israel by the trade union – which opposes normalisation of ties with Tel Aviv.
Israeli media said Israeli authorities summoned Jordanian ambassador Ghassan al-Megali on Sunday to protest the spokesperson’s behavior.
Jordanian Prime Minister Omar Razzaz reportedly attended the meeting, but stepped into the building through a side entrance.
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Thursday’s meeting was held to discuss ways of easing tension between the government and trade unions over a controversial tax law introduced by the cabinet.
There was no comment from Jordanian authorities on the Israeli protest.
Jordan and Israel have signed a peace treaty in 1994.