His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday reaffirmed Jordan’s stand with the Palestinian people, with all its capabilities, in facing the fallout of the Israeli aggression on Gaza and called on the international community to shoulder its responsibilities to secure protection for the Palestinians and stop the Israeli assault.

During a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in the presence of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, King Abdullah said Jordan will continue with its efforts, in coordination with the Palestinian Authority and concerned parties, to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza.

The King highlighted Jordan’s efforts, through its membership at the UN Security Council, towards the adoption of a resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire and for the withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces from Gaza, while drawing attention to the need to support the Egyptian initiative for a ceasefire in Gaza. 

His Majesty asserted the Palestinians’ right to set up their own independent state on their national soil, in accordance with the two-state solution and international resolutions. 

The King also said the situation in Gaza should serve as motivation to regain momentum for the Middle East peace process and fill the political vacuum, urging the resumption of negotiations over final status issues. 

His Majesty warned against the consequences of continued Israeli unilateral measures, especially in the city of Jerusalem, where sustained acts of aggression have been directed at Al Aqsa Mosque and the surrounding areas. 

Abbas briefed the King on the latest developments in Gaza, voicing his appreciation for Jordan’s continued efforts to reach a ceasefire and for providing humanitarian assistance and medical care to the people in Gaza.