Israeli Occupation provocations caused ongoing escalation, pushed region into more tensions: King

Jordan

Published: 2021-05-18 15:08

Last Updated: 2024-03-28 10:27


Israeli Occupation provocations caused ongoing escalation, pushed region into more tensions: King
Israeli Occupation provocations caused ongoing escalation, pushed region into more tensions: King

Monday, His Majesty King Abdullah II reaffirmed that recurrent Israeli Occupation measures and provocations against the Palestinian people have led to the current escalations, and will push the region towards further aggravation and tension.

During a phone call with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, King Abdullah reiterated that there is no alternative to a political solution that leads to achieving just and comprehensive peace on the basis of the two-state solution that guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, on the lines of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital

His Majesty said he has always warned against the repercussions of Israeli Occupation violations in Jerusalem, especially against Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif, as well as the illegal measures to expel the families of Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood from their homes.

The King reiterated his warning against altering the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem, stressing Jordan’s relentless efforts to safeguard Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, in line with the Hashemite Custodianship.

His Majesty said the international community must shoulder its responsibilities and take action to stop the Israeli Occupation's violations, prevent their recurrence, stop the aggression on Gaza, and push the peace process forward.

The King also commended Guterres’ efforts to end the Israeli Occupation's aggression on the Palestinian territories.