His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday said that the Arab Nation is passing through the most dangerous stages of its contemporary history.

"The challenges and dangers facing our nation and endangering its security, identity, and future may be greater and more serious than any other test that the nation has faced in modern times," His Majesty said during his speech to the 19th Arab Summit.

"The Palestinian issue, which is the Arabs' core concern and the main cause of conflict in this region, has reached a stalemate, and the Palestinian people continue to suffer under occupation. The Iraqi people too are exposed to the worst forms of violence, killing and sedition."

The King emphasized that peace between the Arab states and Israel cannot be reached until Israel works constructively and seriously and demonstrates respect and commitment to the Arab Initiative.

On Iraq, King Abdullah said the tragedy there requires a united position that will support Iraq's national reconciliation, full sovereignty over its soil, security and stability.