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5 days ago
- Politics
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Jordan condemns Israeli plan to expand control over Gaza as humanitarian aid efforts continue
AMMAN: Jordan on Friday condemned Israel's newly approved plan to expand military control over Gaza, warning it threatens prospects for peace and deepens the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave. The kingdom's Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs said the move, backed by the Israeli security cabinet, would 'solidify the occupation' and undermine the two-state solution, Jordan News Agency reported. Ministry spokesperson Sufian Al-Qudah said the plan violated international law and continued the Israeli government's use of starvation and siege as weapons against civilians. He warned that full military rule over Gaza would derail ongoing international efforts to broker a truce and deliver humanitarian relief. Al-Qudah urged Israel to halt its aggression and allow the urgent entry of aid, reaffirming Jordan's support for Qatari-Egyptian-American mediation to secure a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. King Abdullah II also denounced the plan in a phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday, reiterating Jordan's solidarity with the Palestinian people and commitment to a two-state solution based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. The leaders discussed recent escalations in the West Bank and attacks on Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. Abbas praised Jordan's ongoing humanitarian and diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, the Jordanian Armed Forces on Friday carried out another airdrop of food and aid to Gaza, in coordination with international partners. Seven planes — two Jordanian and five from Germany, the UAE, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France — delivered 67 tonnes of supplies. Since late July, Jordan and its allies have conducted a total of 454 airdrops, delivering over 500 tons of humanitarian aid to the Strip.
Arab News
16-05-2025
- Health
- Arab News
Jordan condemns Israeli strike on Gaza's European Hospital
AMMAN: Jordan strongly condemned on Friday Israel's targeting of the European Hospital in Khan Younis this week, which left the medical facility inoperable and killed at least 28 people, the Jordan News Agency has reported. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates described the strike as a 'blatant violation' of international humanitarian law, international legal norms, and the 1949 Geneva Convention on the Protection of Civilians in Time of War. Sufian Al-Qudah, the spokesperson for the ministry, reiterated Jordan's firm opposition to Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza. He condemned what he described as the systematic targeting of civilians and vital infrastructure, and accused Israel of using blockade and starvation tactics to forcibly displace Palestinians. Al-Qudah also warned of the grave implications Israel's actions could have on regional security and stability. He urged the international community to uphold its moral and legal responsibilities by putting pressure on Israel to end its military campaign in Gaza, allow the delivery of humanitarian aid through open crossings, and recognize Palestinians' right to establish an independent state based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The strike drew international condemnation after British doctor Tom Potokar released footage from inside the hospital showing the aftermath of the attack. The consultant plastic surgeon, who is working in Gaza, told the BBC that six bombs hit the hospital, which resulted in a scene of 'absolute mayhem.'
