Jordan’s King Abdullah II received a phone call from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, during which they discussed the developments in the region.
According to a statement from the Royal Hashemite Court, the Jordanian monarch warned during the call that the escalation being witnessed in the region could broaden the scope of the conflict and threaten its security and stability.
King Abdullah II emphasized the necessity of achieving an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, protecting innocent civilians, and doubling the delivery of humanitarian and relief aid to the sector through all available means.
The Middle East tensions, particularly around the Gaza war that began on October 7, 2023, have intensified in recent months, with significant international responses from countries like Jordan and Spain.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has been very vocal about the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing the catastrophic humanitarian situation unfolding there. The Jordanian stance has been firm against accepting Palestinian refugees, reflecting longstanding policies aimed at preserving the demographic and political stability within the country. The recent actions by Israel, including heightened military responses and cutting off utilities to Gaza, have been met with severe criticism from Jordan, which has stressed the disproportionate nature of these measures and their potential to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. King Abdullah has also taken significant diplomatic steps, engaging with other Arab and European leaders to push for peace and humanitarian relief efforts.
Spain, under the leadership of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been pushing for the recognition of a Palestinian state, arguing that such a move is in line with international justice and the geopolitical interests of the European Union. Sánchez has highlighted the disproportionate nature of Israel’s actions in Gaza as a threat to both regional and global stability. His administration’s stance is also reflective of broader social sentiments within Spain that favor a more pro-Arab position in foreign policy. This is particularly significant given the broader European context, where many governments have shown strong support for Israel.
