King Abdullah II: Jordan will not accept having the region’s future hostage to policies of extremist Israeli government

AMMAN: King Abdullah II stated today that Jordan would not accept having the region's future hostage to the policies of the extremist Israeli government. Abdullah II made his remarks during a meeting with political and media figures at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman, according to a press statement issued by the Royal Hashemite Court (RHC). RHC said that the King highlighted Jordan's efforts to reach comprehensive calm in the region, renewing his call on the international community to step up efforts in order to end the Israeli genocidal aggression on Gaza and unilateral measures in the West Bank, especially in Jerusalem and Al Aqsa Mosque compound, to avoid spiralling into a regional war. He reiterated Jordan's absolute rejection of attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, reaffirming that the Kingdom will not allow any regional escalation to come at the expense of its people and their safety and security. He also stressed the important role of politicians and media professiona ls in presenting facts and countering any attempts to spread rumours that undermine Jordan and its efforts. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA