During a meeting with Singaporean Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen, Jordan’s King Abdullah II emphasized the dangers of the Israeli military operation in Rafah, southern Gaza. The discussion also focused on regional developments, with the king stressing the urgent need for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
According to a statement from the royal court, the meeting addressed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, particularly in defense fields. Jordan’s Chief of the Joint Staff, Major General Yousef Huneiti, also attended the meeting.
On Sunday, Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi stated that the kingdom is demanding an international investigation into what it describes as numerous war crimes committed during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.
The Jordanian Armed Forces have emphasized their commitment to continuing the delivery of humanitarian and medical aid through an air bridge.
Since the onset of the Israeli offensive in Gaza, the Jordanian Armed Forces have conducted a total of 93 aerial drops, with an additional 242 conducted in collaboration with allied and partner nations.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Israel to immediately reopen the Rafah and Kerem Shalom border crossings to allow the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.