Jordan’s king stresses need to stop war on Gaza, Lebanon

King Abdullah II of Jordan and King Felipe VI of Spain review guard of honor at the Royal Palace in Amman, Jordan, on Oct. 6, 2024. King Abdullah II of Jordan urged on Sunday the international community to shoulder its full responsibility in stopping the Israeli war on Gaza and Lebanon during a meeting with King Felipe VI of Spain in Amman. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)
AMMAN, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) — King Abdullah II of Jordan urged on Sunday the international community to shoulder its full responsibility in stopping the Israeli war on Gaza and Lebanon.
The Jordanian leader made the remarks during a meeting with King Felipe VI of Spain in Amman.
According to a statement from the Royal Hashemite Court, the Jordanian leader stressed the importance of reaching comprehensive calm to end the violence and protect the security and stability of the region and the world.
The two leaders also discussed enhancing humanitarian aid to Gaza and ensuring its continuous delivery.
King Abdullah II commended Spain’s support for the two-state solution and its recognition of the State of Palestine, stressing that Jordan will continue coordinating with Spain to restore regional stability.
For his part, King Felipe VI expressed his country’s support for Jordan in confronting the regional challenges. ■