"There will be no security in the Middle East without Palestine" — King of Jordan
Abdullah II called Israel's actions the greatest threat to the future of the region. He once again recalled that the only way to achieve peace is the creation of a Palestinian state.
“There will be no security in the Middle East without Palestine” — King of Jordan
Until the Palestinian people have their own homeland, security will not be established in the Middle East.
“We repeatedly emphasize that there will be no security and stability in our region unless the Palestinian people’s right to their homeland is secured,” the King said at the opening of the Jordanian parliament session.
Jordan is a country that borders Israel and the occupied West Bank of the Jordan River. The country has long supported a “two-state” solution. Jordan signed a peace treaty with Israel in 1994.
In his speech, the King also addressed Israel's actions. He noted that despite calls from the international community, the situation remains complex.
“Despite international calls to stop Israeli violations, the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza continues. Brutal attacks in the West Bank and Jerusalem do not cease. Israel’s expansionist ambitions remain the greatest threat to the region’s future and hopes,” Abdullah II said.
The King's statement came a few days after parliamentary elections in Israel. In the election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party won the most votes; however, he failed to secure a majority of seats. Furthermore, the risk of new conflict in the region has been increasing in recent days. Iran has promised to retaliate if the US and Israel resume strikes against it.