His Majesty King Abdullah II received a phone call from France President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday and stressed the need to step up efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and de-escalate the situation in the West Bank.

His Majesty emphasised the importance of ensuring the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to all areas of the Strip, highlighting the ongoing cooperation between Jordan and France to step up the humanitarian response in Gaza. 

The King reiterated Jordan’s rejection of Israeli statements regarding the “Greater Israel” vision, plans to consolidate the occupation of Gaza and expand military control over it, and unilateral measures in the West Bank, including the settlement plan in the (E1) area.

His Majesty said the only way to achieve just and comprehensive peace in the region is through the two-state solution, noting the importance of France’s intention to recognise the State of Palestine as a step towards providing more support to Palestinians and achieving stability in the region.

The call also touched on other regional developments, including Jordan’s role in supporting Syria and Lebanon’s efforts to preserve their sovereignty and enhance their stability.