2 February 2024
Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned Thursday of a potential explosion in the region due to an “Israeli escalation” in the West Bank and Jerusalem, emphasizing the need for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, reports Anadolu Agency.
The warning came during a phone call received by the Jordanian monarch from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to a statement from the Royal Hashemite Court.
The statement said that King Abdullah warned that “the continued Israeli escalation in the West Bank and Jerusalem could lead to chaos and an explosion in the region.”
During the call, the king emphasized “the need for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza and the protection of unarmed civilians.”
He stressed “the need for stepping up efforts to guarantee the delivery of sufficient and sustainable humanitarian and relief aid to Gaza, expressing appreciation for Canada’s efforts in delivering aid to the (Gaza) Strip.”
King Abdullah reaffirmed “the important role of UNRWA in providing relief to over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, which requires maintaining support for the agency to enable it to continue providing its vital services in accordance with its UN mandate.”
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