Jordan's king says won't allow regional war to unfold-Xinhua

Jordan's king says won't allow regional war to unfold

Source: Xinhua

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2024-04-15 03:10:45

AMMAN, April 14 (Xinhua) -- King Abdullah II of Jordan on Sunday said Jordan will not allow a regional war to unfold on its land, warning of the consequences of the Israeli aggression on Gaza and unilateral measures in the West Bank.

King Abdullah called for an immediate end to the Gaza conflict as he believed it was the way to prevent a regional spillover.

The king made the remarks during a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region and efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

The king stressed the need to stop escalation immediately, warning that any escalatory moves by Israel would expand the conflict in the area.

He also called for the protection of civilians in Gaza and ensuring the sustainable flow of sufficient humanitarian aid through all available means.

According to the report, they also discussed the need to maintain coordination between Jordan and the United States on regional developments.