As a result, thousands of Jordanian farmers fled eastwards, and fedayeen (agents willing to sacrifice themselves for the Palestinian cause) moved into the valley. An American-sponsored ceasefire was arranged, and King Hussein declared he would prevent these groups from using Jordan as a base for attack.
As a result of this event, thousands of Jordanian farmers fled eastward, while Palestinian fighters (individuals willing to die for the Palestinian cause) moved into the valley. An American-sponsored truce was arranged, and King Hussein pledged to prevent these groups from using Jordan as a base for attacks.