Jordanian King, UK PM Starmer Discuss De-escalation, Regional Stability
Nada Mustafa
Jordanian King Abdullah II and UK Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer held a phone call on Sunday to discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.
According to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), King Abdullah emphasized the urgent need to intensify international diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive de-escalation.
He warned of the consequences of continued escalation and rising tensions in the region, firmly stating that Jordan will not be a battlefield for any conflict and will not allow its security, stability, or the safety of its citizens to be compromised.
Jordanian King also stressed the importance of maintaining international focus on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
Moreover, he called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid, and efforts to halt escalation in both the West Bank and Jerusalem.
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