Jordan's King Warns of the Danger of "Consolidating the Occupation of Gaza"

SadaNews - Jordanian King Abdullah II warned on Tuesday of the danger of "consolidating the occupation of Gaza and expanding control over it," following the Israeli security cabinet's approval on Friday for plans for a large-scale operation aimed at controlling the city of Gaza.

A statement from the Royal Court indicated that King Abdullah warned during his meeting at Al-Husseiniya Palace in Amman with Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly of the "danger of the Israeli security cabinet's plan to consolidate the occupation of Gaza and expand military control over it," affirming "rejection of attempts to displace Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank or annex lands," according to what was reported by the "French Press Agency."

The king reiterated the "necessity of an immediate halt to the war on Gaza, and ensuring the sufficient flow of aid to alleviate the suffering of the people," praising the "efforts of our sister Egypt, led by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to support the Palestinian brothers."

During a phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the Jordanian monarch confirmed Jordan's "categorical rejection and condemnation of this step that undermines the two-state solution and the rights of the Palestinian people, and threatens international efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement and end the humanitarian suffering in Gaza."

The Egyptian Prime Minister is visiting the kingdom at the head of a delegation as part of the meetings of the joint Jordanian-Egyptian Higher Committee in Amman.

Despite the rejecting reactions and reports of a division among senior Israeli military leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on the decision to control the city of Gaza.

Netanyahu stated on Sunday that his new plan to expand military operations and control the city of Gaza is the "best way to end the war," challenging the growing calls for a ceasefire.