Source Credit: Arab News
King Abdullah of Jordan praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the phone for Saudi Arabia's ongoing support of Palestinian rights. This discussion took place the day after former US President Donald Trump had proposed expelling Palestinians from Gaza, a move that has drawn strong criticism.
- The conversation between King Abdullah and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman focused on regional advancements and stability initiatives.
- King Abdullah and the crown prince spoke over the phone about the most recent events in the area and the attempts to bring about calm and security.
- Saudi Arabia has opposed any attempts to drive Palestinians from their country and has reaffirmed its uncompromising support for the creation of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
- According to international resolutions, the Kingdom has declared that it will not establish diplomatic ties with Israel until Palestinian rights are fulfilled.
In addition, King Abdullah denounced any attempts to acquire land or drive Palestinians out of Gaza and the West Bank by force and demanded that Israeli settlement growth stop. He underlined how important it is to establish a two-state solution-based comprehensive peace. Jordan's actions to assist humanitarian aid into Gaza and its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause have been praised by President Abbas.
