The King expressed his deep sorrow over the suffering, saying, “The suffering of our brothers pains us and touches our humanity to the core, not only because what is happening is geographically close to us, but because our country was built on mutual love and standing with those who are facing suffering,” according to the Jordan News Agency.
King Abdullah II pointed to the intensive diplomatic efforts being made by Jordan, including recent meetings with leaders of Germany and Canada, and continuous communication with Arab leaders and international partners to press for an end to the war on Gaza and to enhance humanitarian response.
He emphasized that the current relief efforts, despite their importance, are insufficient to face the scale of the suffering, where “entire families are being wiped out and children are being starved.” The King praised the “brave and noble” efforts of those doing everything they can to support their brothers in Gaza.
He expressed the anger that overwhelms the hearts of Jordanians due to the situation in Gaza, affirming that he is the first to feel this pain. The Jordanian monarch called for respecting differing viewpoints and ways of expressing sadness without resorting to accusations or defamation, stressing that national unity is the unshakable cornerstone of Jordan.
He also called for balancing solidarity with Gaza and continuing daily life, asserting that “halting normal life and harming the national economy does not serve the interests of the Palestinian brothers, and they are the first to understand this.” He affirmed that Gaza needs a strong Jordan, and that Jordan’s strength is the strength of all brothers and their causes, emphasizing Jordan’s ongoing journey of modernization and development while maintaining its firm Arab principles.
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of strengthening the national economy to ensure a better future for citizens, without ignoring the pain and sadness of what is happening in Gaza.
In a phone call with the American president, King Abdullah II affirmed the necessity of making efforts to stop the war on the Gaza Strip and ensure the flow of aid to all areas of the sector. The Royal Court explained that the call also covered the overall developments in the region, especially the developments in the Gaza Strip and Syria.
The residents of the Gaza Strip are suffering from unprecedented levels of hunger, with UN organizations warning of a famine outbreak and an increase in deaths due to malnutrition, especially among children, patients, and people with disabilities.
Since October 7, 2023, until this July, the war on Gaza has resulted in the death of more than 59,000 Palestinians, in addition to about 143,000 injured, according to data from the Ministry of Health in the sector.
