On Wednesday, King Abdullah II of Jordan mentioned that recognizing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and putting a two-state solution into action are crucial for achieving stability in the region.
The monarch had a couple of meetings at the US Congress in Washington, and Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah was there too.
King Abdullah recently shared a statement from the royal court, emphasizing that true regional stability hinges on recognizing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. He highlighted the importance of establishing their independent state along the June 4, 1967 border, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
They also talked about the strategic partnership between Jordan and the US and how to enhance cooperation between the two countries, according to the statement.
The king emphasized the importance of keeping the Gaza ceasefire in place and increasing international efforts to enhance the humanitarian response for the area.
He mentioned that there could be serious consequences due to the Israeli escalation in the West Bank, ongoing settlement activity, and the “violations” of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, according to the statement.
Jordan and Egypt are under increasing pressure from the US to accept Palestinians after President Donald Trump suggested taking control of Gaza and relocating them. This idea has been strongly opposed by Palestinians and Arab leaders.
During a visit from Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House, Trump mentioned on Tuesday that he would “take” Gaza under US authority and work on developing it with hotels, office buildings, and other infrastructure.
His suggestion to displace Palestinians came during a ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement that started in Gaza on Jan. 19, putting a pause on Israel’s ongoing conflict, which has resulted in over 48,200 deaths and left the area devastated.
Israel has created a situation in Gaza that many describe as the world’s largest open-air prison. For 18 years, there’s been a blockade that has led to nearly 2 million of the 2.3 million residents facing displacement, all while dealing with severe shortages of food, water, and medicine because of intentional restrictions.
