Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi, vehemently stated that nothing justifies the continued Israeli aggression from Gaza, nor the international community’s failure to halt it.
Safadi articulated his deep concerns during a joint press conference with his Irish counterpart, Micheál Martin, emphasizing the dire need to immediately cease hostilities.
“The discussions centred around the catastrophic impact the Israeli aggression continues to amplify in Gaza,” Safadi said. He highlighted the humanitarian disaster that is only worsening in the region despite the increase in aid deliveries.
Approximately 300 trucks have been entering the area, but according to UN estimates, at least 800 trucks are required daily to meet Gaza’s minimal needs.
Safadi pointed out that the problem extends beyond the mere entrance of aid trucks into Gaza. The total environment needs attention, including distribution capabilities, amidst extremely challenging health conditions.
“Hundreds of thousands are living in shelters that barely meet the most basic life requirements,” he added.
Jordan warned of the risks of an expanding conflict and reiterated that if the overall conditions are not addressed starting with an end to the aggression, reducing the humanitarian disaster would be impossible.
Approximately 2.3 million Palestinians are facing a real threat of famine due to the ongoing conflict.
Safadi also raised concerns about illegal Israeli actions in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, including increasing settlements, land confiscation, and escalating military operations against Palestinians.
He reported that the number of Palestinian detainees is now at a historical high, with more than 7,000 arrests since the onset of the conflict.
Continual violations against religious freedoms and repeated incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque are further driving tensions.
Safadi stressed the urgent need for the international community to take effective action to prevent a potential escalation and protect the region from the widening specter of war.
Concluding his statements, Safadi reiterated the critical role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), urging nations that have ceased their support to reconsider their decisions.
“Withholding funds and assistance from UNRWA means denying life opportunities to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who rely on its services,” he stated, emphasizing that no other entity could replicate the agency’s crucial work.
