His Majesty King Abdullah II, in a phone call with Egypt President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, stressed the importance of joint efforts to prevent further escalations between Palestinians and Israelis which could lead to serious repercussions on efforts to restore calm, regional stability, as reported by the Royal Hashemite Court (RHC).

His Majesty called for stepping up joint efforts to de-escalate in Gaza and its surroundings and to encourage both sides to exercise restraint, protect civilians, and respect international humanitarian law.

Additionally, the King, in a phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al Sudani, urged strengthening Arab coordination to stop the escalation in Gaza and its surroundings, and to support the Palestinian people in achieving their legitimate rights.

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Earlier Saturday, His Majesty King Abdullah received a call from US President Joe Biden, in which they discussed the deteriorating situation between the Palestinians and the Israelis, as well as means to end escalation and protect civilians.

In the phone call, King Abdullah urged stepping up international efforts to stop escalation in Gaza and its surroundings and to protect the region from the repercussions of a new cycle of violence.

His Majesty also called for ceasing all actions that could escalate tension, highlighting the need to find a political horizon for peace, on the basis of the two-state solution, guaranteeing the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state, on the June 4th, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, which is the only way to reach just and comprehensive peace and to guarantee everyone’s security and stability.

The King warned that further escalations could negatively impact the region, stressing the need for self-restraint, protecting civilians, and respecting international humanitarian law.