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The death toll from Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip soared to 28,775 Friday with more massacres reported, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
It said in a statement that Israeli occupation forces carried out 10 massacres in the last 24 hours in which 112 people were killed and 157 were injured.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Rafah, the final Palestinian enclave, was hit by jets on Friday, leaving patients and doctors helpless in the turmoil surrounding Gaza’s main operational hospital, which was under siege in Israel’s brutal war against the strip.
In an incursion that raised new concerns about the fate of hundreds of patients, medical staff, and the numerous displaced Palestinians who had sought shelter there from the fighting, Israeli occupation forces announced on Thursday that they had raided the medical complex. Video footage showed shouting and gunfire in dark corridors.
Source: Jordan News Agency
After His Majesty King Abdullah II’s journey, which started with a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House, the international and Arab media did not stop highlighting Jordan’s crucial role in bringing peace to the region. A number of capital cities in Europe were also featured.
The words made by His Majesty the King and US President Joe Biden were reported by these media sites regarding the ongoing aggression by Israel against Gaza, the humanitarian crisis it causes for the besieged Strip’s residents, and the Israeli threat to start a military operation in Rafah.
According to the Washington Independent Newspaper, during the meeting between President Biden and His Majesty the King, the King issued a grave warning regarding the potential for the conflict to continue in Gaza and its repercussions to spread throughout the entire region. The King cited Jordan’s consistent stance since the beginning of the conflict, which has been to advocate for a political solution in the region rather than a se
curity one that will not lead to regional security and stability.
According to the website of the American Al-Hurra channel, His Majesty the King discussed the need for American leadership in bringing an end to the conflict and establishing peace in the region in order to promote tranquility.
The American “Breitbart ” website mentioned the gravity of the situation in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and the city’s sacred sites, as well as King Abdullah’s clear warning against any Israeli ground attack in Rafah following his meeting with President Biden. because of the Israeli provocations that are still going on, the fact that the Al-Aqsa Mosque prevents Palestinians from praying there, and because His Majesty has emphasized the need for a quick ceasefire in Gaza.
According to media outlets, His Majesty the King’s signals are clear in terms of not only a ceasefire but also considering a workable plan that calls for the creation of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and that without this, it w
ill be challenging to ensure the peace that the region so desperately needs.
Source: Jordan News Agency
His Majesty King Abdullah II said on Friday that an Israeli attack on Rafah, where nearly 1.5 million people have been pushed into a small area to take shelter from the ongoing devastation in Gaza, will have catastrophic humanitarian consequences.
In remarks to the press before talks with France President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace, His Majesty stressed the need for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, reaffirming that if the destructive war on Gaza and escalations in the West Bank and Jerusalem continue, their effect will extend far into the region.
The King said a political solution that leads to peace on the basis of the two-state solution is the only way to guarantee security for the Palestinians, the Israelis, and the entire region.
His Majesty thanked President Macron for his active engagement in this regard, noting that Europe has a major role to play in reaching a peaceful solution.
The King said the talks in Paris are part of ongoing coordination between Jordan and France over the past months
to work towards ending the war in Gaza and addressing the humanitarian disaster.
“We are grateful for France’s efforts, under your leadership, Sir, to work towards a ceasefire, and increase humanitarian aid to Gaza through all possible entry points and mechanisms,” His Majesty added, addressing the French president.
The King added that Jordan has worked with France to provide vital medical supplies to Gaza via airdrops, “which is part of the few methods we have been using to bolster the humanitarian response as much as possible”.
“Of course, more must be done. We must ensure the sustainable and unhindered delivery of sufficient aid to mitigate the terrible humanitarian situation,” His Majesty continued.
“Support for UNRWA must continue. It is a vital lifeline for nearly 2 million Palestinians in Gaza facing the threat of starvation. It also provides much needed services for Palestinian refugees elsewhere in the region,” the King stressed.
His Majesty said Jordan and France will continue working together
to address these issues and to expand on their strategic partnership.
For his part, President Macron warned of an Israeli attack on Rafah, stressing that any military operation will lead to a massive loss of life, which cannot be accepted.
The French president stressed the importance of protecting civilians, noting that attempts at their forcible displacement would be a grave mistake and a violation of international humanitarian law.
President Macron also stressed the importance of reaching a ceasefire, commending His Majesty’s efforts to work toward that end and noting that a ceasefire would enable the protection of all civilians and ensure the flow of urgent aid.
Calling for the release of all hostages, including French citizens, he said the humanitarian ramifications of the war are unacceptable and that he has expressed this to the Israeli prime minister.
The French president urged ensuring sufficient aid is provided to Gazans, who are facing starvation and death due to the difficult conditions in the
Strip, stressing the importance of opening crossing points to allow for the flow of aid, including to northern Gaza, which is facing difficult conditions.
He added that France has been working extensively with Jordan since the war started, expressing appreciation for His Majesty’s efforts.
President Macron also pointed to France’s collaboration with Jordan on a recent airdrop of medical supplies into Gaza, voicing commitment to continuing collaboration with the Kingdom.
He noted ongoing joint efforts in pursuit of peace in the Middle East, stressing that the two-state solution is the only way to guarantee Israel’s security and ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Ensuring peace is among France’s priorities, he added, to avoid a regional spillover of the conflict, especially as witnessed in the Red Sea area.
President Macron called for de-escalation in the West Bank and an end to settler violence, noting that he conveyed this to the Israeli prime minister and pointing to France’s
recent decision to impose sanctions on settlers who committed acts of violence.
He warned that Ramadan is a critical time, stressing the importance of maintaining calm in Jerusalem’s holy sites.
Reaffirming support for the two-state solution, President Macron stressed the need to take irreversible decisions to make it a reality, adding that France is working with Jordan and partners in the region on this, as well as through the UN Security Council.
At the outset of his remarks to the press, the French president welcomed His Majesty to France and noted his recent visit to Jordan, thanking the King for the important discussions and expressing best wishes to Jordan and to His Majesty on the 25th anniversary of the assumption of his constitutional powers.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan, and Jordan’s Ambassador in Paris Leena Al Hadid attended the talks in Paris.
Source: Jordan News Agency
About 25,000 worshippers performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque/ Al-Haram Al-Sharif in the occupied city of Jerusalem.
The Old City of Jerusalem, including Al-Aqsa Mosque, is still under siege by the Israeli occupation forces for the fifth consecutive month, according to a statement from the Islamic Awqaf Department in Jerusalem.
It mentioned that in addition to building military barriers there, the occupation stopped and searched Jerusalemite residents, kept them from going into the Old City, and prohibited them from getting to the Al-Aqsa Mosque for Friday prayer.
Source: Jordan News Agency
Health Minister Firas Hawari, on Friday, Iraqi and Omani countarparts, Saleh Hasnawi and Hilal Sabti, who are currently visiting the Kingdom to take part at the meetings of the Arab Board of Health Specializations (ABHS).
Upon arrival at at Queen Alia International Airport, the two ministers were received by Health Ministry Secretary-General for Primary Health Care, Raed Shboul, Secretary General of the ABHS, Omar Al-Rawas, the Omani Ambassador to the Kingdom, Sheikh Fahd Al-Ajili, and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy, ??Munif Ali Hussein.
Source: Jordan News Agency