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Roya News
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Jordan condemns 'Israeli' shelling of Gaza's Latin Monastery Church
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has issued a strong condemnation of the 'Israeli' shelling of the Latin Monastery Church in Gaza, an attack that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. The government described the strike as a clear violation of international law and international humanitarian law, with specific reference to the 1949 Geneva Convention on the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. Ambassador Dr. Sufyan Al-Qudah, spokesperson for Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, emphasized that this assault on the Latin Monastery Church reflects the extremist policies of the 'Israeli' government, which persistently carries out aggression and systematic targeting of innocent civilians within the Gaza Strip. Qudah stressed that 'Israel', as the occupying power, must fulfill its obligations under international law, especially international humanitarian law, and urgently cease attacks on civilian sites and places of worship throughout Gaza. Furthermore, the ambassador urged the international community to uphold its legal and moral duties by taking immediate and effective measures to halt 'Israeli' aggression. He also called for the swift and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which is enduring an unprecedented crisis worsened by ongoing violence.
Jordan Times
13-04-2025
- Health
- Jordan Times
Jordan condemns Israel's bombardment Baptist Hospital in Gaza
AMMAN — The Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israel's bombing of the Al Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, which rendered it completely out of service. In a statement on Sunday, the ministry denounced, 'in the strongest terms', the Israeli airstrike against the hospital, which is said to be the last fully functional hospital in war-torn Strip, as a 'blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, as well as a clear breach of the Geneva Convention on the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of 1949.' The ministry's spokesperson Sufian Qudah, affirmed the 'Kingdom's absolute rejection and condemnation of the continued Israeli aggression on Gaza, the systematic targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the destruction of vital facilities that provide essential services to Gazans.' He also condemned 'Israel's use of starvation and siege as weapons to forcibly displace Palestinians,' warning of the consequences of the Israeli violations and their impact on the security and stability of the region. Qudah called on the international community to uphold its legal and moral responsibilities to compel Israel to immediately cease its aggression on Gaza, open the designated crossings for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Strip, and to fulfill the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to establish their independent, sovereign state based on the June 4, 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital. Page 2
Jordan Times
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Jordan condemns Israeli strike on UNRWA facility in Gaza
AMMAN — The Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned Israel's expansion of its aggression against the Gaza Strip and its targeting of a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) clinic in Jabalia Camp, in the Strip's north. The ministry denounced the attack on UNRWA clinic, which resulted in the deaths of more than 19 people, including children, and left dozens injured, as a "blatant" violation of international law, particularly the 1949 Geneva Convention on the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War." The ministry's spokesperson Sufian Qudah reaffirmed "Jordan's unequivocal rejection and denunciation of the systematic campaign targeting UNRWA's operations in the occupied Palestinian territories." Qudah emphasised that UNRWA is facing a political assault aimed at undermining its symbolic role in upholding Palestinian refugees' right to return and compensation under international law. He noted that this attack is part of a broader effort to deprive the Palestinian people of essential rights and services recognised by the international community, particularly amid the renewed Israeli aggression on Gaza and the closure of crossings designated for humanitarian aid delivery to the enclave. He urged the international community to take a firm stand against Israeli actions and continued attacks on UNRWA, which plays an irreplaceable and vital role. Qudah stressed the need for sustained political and financial support to enable the agency to continue providing essential services to Palestinian refugees in line with its UN mandate. The spokesperson condemned the targeting of the clinic in Jabalia Camp and the deliberate arson attack on UNRWA's headquarters in occupied Jerusalem, describing both as "flagrant" breaches of international law and relevant UN resolutions.
