(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday reaffirmed that recurrent Israeli 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 June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital, according to a Royal Court statement.
His Majesty said he has always warned against the repercussions of Israeli 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 Israeli violations, prevent their recurrence, stop the aggression on Gaza, and push the peace process forward.
The King also commended Secretary General Guterres'' efforts to end the Israeli aggression on the Palestinian territories.
MENAFN18052021000028011005ID1102098032
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.