Jordanian king says Gaza ceasefire essential for reaching comprehensive calm

AMMAN, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) — King Abdullah II of Jordan said on Tuesday that a ceasefire in Gaza is essential for achieving comprehensive peace in the region and called for international efforts to halt Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
During a meeting in Amman with a delegation from the United States House Armed Services Committee, the Jordanian king discussed current developments and ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries, the state-run Petra news agency reported.
The king emphasized that achieving an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is essential for attaining comprehensive calm in the region, reiterating Jordan’s complete rejection of the displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
He highlighted the importance of enhancing the humanitarian response in Gaza and ensuring aid access by all means to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
He warned of the dangers of repeated Israeli assaults against Palestinians in the West Bank and violations of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
The king reiterated the necessity of mobilizing international efforts to stop the Israeli war on Lebanon, respect Lebanon’s sovereignty, and safeguard its security and stability. ■