New york: HM King Abdullah II of Jordan called for an urgent resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that ensures a normal life for families living at the heart of this struggle, stressing that Palestinians are repeatedly subjected to killings and mutilation without a fundamental solution to end their suffering.
According to Qatar News Agency, King Abdullah II, in his speech before the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly held Tuesday in New York, affirmed that the war on Gaza represents one of the darkest events in the history of the international organization, warning that tampering with the sensitive situation in the holy city could ignite a global conflict.
He explained that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the oldest in the world, describing it as an illegal occupation of a people stripped of their will by a state that claims democracy.
The Jordanian monarch pointed out that the time has come to achieve peace, noting a glimmer of hope amid the darkness, with a growing number of countries raising their voices in support of a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and with increasing global solidarity that has emerged over the past two years from various peoples around the world in support of justice and peace.
In the context of discussing the positions of the Israeli occupation government, King Abdullah II said that the provocative calls by the Israeli government regarding Greater Israel are unacceptable, indicating that this government has clearly shown disregard for the sovereignty of other nations, as witnessed in Lebanon, Iran, Syria, and Tunisia.
He added that many interim agreements and temporary measures were merely a distraction, while Israel continued to seize land, expand settlements, demolish homes, and displace neighborhoods.
The Jordanian monarch wondered if there will be a solution to the conflict in the Middle East, a solution that protects the rights of all parties and provides a normal life for families living at the heart of this conflict.
He affirmed that the rapid developments in the region make him repeatedly question the extent to which words can adequately express the magnitude of the current crisis.