His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire of the Israeli aggression in Gaza, cautioning against the consequences of the catastrophic campaign in the region.

During a meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who is visiting Jordan as part of a regional trip in an attempt to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, King Abdullah highlighted Jordan’s contacts with various Arab, regional and concerned international parties and through its membership in the UN Security Council to push for passing the draft resolution.

At the meeting, His Majesty asserted Jordan’s support for the Egyptian initiative to arrive at a ceasefire as soon as possible, underlining the need to rally international support for it.

The King strongly condemned the Israeli aggression and urged the international community to shoulder its responsibility to secure protection for the Palestinian people, provide them with medical and humanitarian aid, and support Jordan’s efforts by facilitating aid delivery and the treatment of the wounded people of Gaza.

His Majesty said the serious conditions in Gaza, which cannot be tolerated, highlight the centrality of the Palestinian cause, noting that unless the decades-old conflict is resolved, the state of despair and frustration will increase and lead to further instability in the entire region.

The King noted that the developments in Gaza do not justify Israel’s unilateral measures in the occupied Palestinian territories, especially in East Jerusalem and within the vicinity of Al Aqsa Mosque. 

His Majesty and the UN chief also addressed the crisis in Syria and conditions in Iraq, agreeing on the need for a political solution to end the turmoil in both neighbours. 

Regarding the situation in Iraq, the King reiterated Jordan’s concern about the security of the country, its people and territorial integrity, calling for an inclusive political process that engages all components of Iraqi society.  

The UN secretary general briefed His Majesty on the outcome of several meetings he held during his tour to discuss the situation in Gaza. 

Expressing the UN’s appreciation of Jordan’s relief efforts for Gaza, he said the UN would continue with its efforts to achieve calm and arrive at a ceasefire.