Jordan’s Foreign Ministry has condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of a proposal that opposes and aims to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, labeling it a “new and serious violation of international law and a defiance of the international community.”
The ministry’s spokesperson, Ambassador Sofian Al-Qudah, stated, “All resolutions and actions taken by Israel are null and void, require cancellation, and do not change the reality and fact of its occupation of Palestinian territories. These actions do not affect the ongoing applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 concerning the protection of civilians during war on the Palestinian territories and other Arab lands occupied by Israel since 1967, including Jerusalem.”
Al-Qudah emphasized that “Israel’s continued efforts to deny Palestinians their inalienable right to their independent and sovereign state based on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, do not bring security or peace to the region. It necessitates active international intervention to deter these actions and stop Israel’s ongoing war on Palestinians in their land and the war crimes committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip, including the continued targeting of civilians taking refuge in schools and UNRWA shelters.”
Since the beginning of the Gaza war on October 7, Jordan has been actively voicing its support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing its opposition to any actions that could undermine the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state. The Jordanian government, led by King Abdullah II, has been particularly vocal about the ramifications of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, expressing concerns over displacement, regional confrontation, and the impact on local public opinion which strongly supports Palestine.
Jordan has positioned itself against the displacement of Palestinians, seeing it as a threat to both Palestinian rights and regional stability. The Jordanian response has been underscored by public demonstrations in support of Palestine, reflecting widespread national solidarity
King Abdullah II has also advocated internationally for a ceasefire and has been a strong proponent of the two-state solution, asserting that peace in the region can only be achieved through the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. This stance was evident when he drafted a resolution for a ceasefire that was adopted by the UN General Assembly (DW).
Amidst these developments, there’s been a notable increase in public support within Jordan for the Palestinian cause, which has sometimes led to tensions given the political sensitivities surrounding the issue. The Jordanian government has had to balance its diplomatic stance with managing domestic response, which includes widespread protests and expressions of solidarity with Palestine
