Among them was the country's national security adviser, Muasher said.
The reshuffling came less than a week after suicide bombings at three Amman hotels killed 60 people, including three bombers.
The attacks placed Jordan's security services under increased scrutiny, but it was not clear if the firings were directly connected to the attacks.
There had been speculation for months that some members of the royal court would be dismissed, but the scope of the reshuffling was unprecedented.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in Amman said a fourth American has died as a result of last Wednesday's attacks on three hotels. The slain American was not identified.
The king appointed Marouf al-Bakhit, Jordan's ambassador to Israel, to replace outgoing security chief Saad Kheir, a former intelligence director, according to The Associated Press.
No further information was provided about the dismissals of Kheir and 10 others -- including Royal Court chief and former Prime Minister......
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