His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday embarked on a series of contacts with key international players to drum up support for Jordan’s position in defence of Jerusalem and its Holy Sites.

King Abdullah on Tuesday discussed the recent Israeli violations against Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, separately, with US Vice President Joe Biden and President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz.

In a phone call with Biden, the King discussed the recent Israeli assaults on Al Aqsa Mosque, and His Majesty said the US has to take a firm stance against these violations. Discussions also covered the situation in the region, especially in Syria and Iraq.

The King and Schulz discussed, in a phone call, the situation in Jerusalem, with His Majesty stressing that Europe and the international community should take decisive positions and work to bring an end to the Israeli acts of aggression against Al Aqsa.

His Majesty received a telephone call from Palestinian President Mohammad Abbas, during which they discussed the Israeli recent violations in Jerusalem, particularly at Al Aqsa Mosque.

Abbas commended Jordan’s intensive efforts, led by the King, in defending Jerusalem and its sacred shrines.

The Palestinian president highlighted Jordan’s constant stances, reflected in His Majesty’s statements during the meeting with UK Prime Minister David Cameron a day earlier.

In those statements, the King voiced the concern and anger in Jordan because of the recent Israeli provocations in Jerusalem and Al Aqsa, which His Majesty said would affect the Jordanian-Israeli relations.

His Majesty also received a call from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, during which the two leaders discussed the recent Israeli violations in Jerusalem and their repercussions.

They agreed on the importance of intensified coordination to stop the violations and Sisi voiced his support and appreciation of His Majesty’s efforts and the Kingdom’s in protecting Islamic and Christian sanctuaries in Jerusalem.

In another phone call, the King and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani discussed the Israeli attacks on Al Aqsa Mosque and the Kingdom’s efforts to end them.

Both leaders expressed their condemnation of the acts, calling the international community to pressure Israel to halt its violations against Jerusalem and the mosque.