King receives phone call from Israeli PM

Amman
23 February 2006

His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday received a phone call from Acting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert who apologized for remarks made by an Israeli general against Jordan.



Olmert condemned Major General Yair Naveh's comments, which, he said, did not reflect Israeli government policy and its official position.



Olmert voiced appreciation for King Abdullah's efforts to realize peace and stability in the Middle East.