His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday held talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on the latest developments in the peace process and efforts exerted to end the siege on Gaza.

During the meeting, King Abdullah and the Palestinian president urged the international community to take immediate and effective action to end the blockade on the coastal enclave, which constitutes a flagrant breach of international law.

King Abdullah and Abbas also discussed steps necessary to encourage a strong international position against Israeli policies hampering the peace process.

They also condemned Israel's decision to deport four members of the Palestinian Legislative Council from Jerusalem as well as its decision to proceed with the construction of an archaeological park in the Silwan area of East Jerusalem, which would entail the demolition of 22 Palestinian homes.

The two leaders stressed that Israel needs to cease its unilateral measures, noting that they contravene international law and undermine efforts to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the basis of the two-state solution.

King Abdullah also briefed Abbas on the outcome of talks he held with US President Barack Obama on June 9, as well as his recent talks with UK Prime Minister David Cameron, Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

In these meetings, the King called for international action to remove obstacles to peace and end the suffering of the Palestinians, especially in Gaza.