Jordanian king warns of "catastrophic consequences" of war in Gaza and urges Blinken to ask for a ceasefire
Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned US Secretary of State Antony Blinken of the "catastrophic consequences of the continuing war in Gaza” and called for “an end to the dire humanitarian crisis" in the enclave, according to a palace statement released after their meeting Sunday.
King Abdullah II "reiterated the importance of the US role in putting pressure for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza" and ensuring "adequate and sustainable delivery of relief, humanitarian, and medical assistance" to Gaza, according to the statement.
He said regional stability could only be achieved through "a just solution to the Palestinians issue” and a “comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution.”
The monarch reiterated his “unequivocal rejection of the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which constitutes a clear violation of international law,” the palace said.
The king also stressed that violence committed by extremist settlers in the West Bank must be stopped before it leads "to an explosion in the region.”
In a statement, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller thanked the King for Jordan's "role and leadership in providing life-saving aid to Palestinians civilians in Gaza."
"They both agreed to continue close coordination for sustained humanitarian assistance," it read.
The statement also said Blinken emphasized US opposition to displacing Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza and the need to provide civilians protection from violence.
Miller's statement said the secretary also shared in the meeting that the US is committed to finding peace and security for both Israelis and Palestinians, specifically through the "establishment of an independent Palestinian state."
From Jordan, Blinken heads to Qatar where he will meet Sunday with Qatari Emir Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.
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