LONDON: King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein has called upon the regional and international leaders to de-escalate the increasing tensions between Israel and the Palestinians, Arab media reported on Sunday.
He made the call during a telephone conversation with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. He also warned of the serious consequences of prolonged conflict on regional security.
The leaders stressed the need for showing restraint from both Palestinians and Israelis to protect civilian lives. They asked both states to adhere to international humanitarian law while showing support for the Palestinian cause.
Meanwhile King Abdullah during a conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, said coordination among Arab nations was important in supporting the Palestinians to achieve their legal rights.
Joint action stressed to prevent conflict from escalating
He also stressed the need for joint action to prevent the conflict from escalating.
The Jordan king also talked to European Council President Charles Michel about the situation in the Middle east. He urged to find a just solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict adding that cooperation between Jordan and the EU was insignificant to achieving peace in the region.
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has seen its most intense escalation in decades, resulting in over 370 deaths in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has prepared his nation for a prolonged conflict, with tens of thousands of Israeli forces deployed to confront Hamas forces and potentially prepare for a ground operation in Gaza.
