In a series of diplomatic calls, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, engaged with his American, British, and Swedish counterparts to address the escalating situation in the Middle East.
During a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Safadi emphasized the necessity of de-escalating regional tensions.
Both ministers agreed on the urgent need to prevent further escalations, secure a ceasefire in Gaza, and ensure the immediate and sufficient entry of humanitarian aid throughout the area.
Safadi also warned against the repercussions of any new Israeli escalation in the region, highlighting that preventing further violence requires stopping the aggression against Gaza and initiating a genuine effort to implement the two-state solution.
Additionally, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron held a phone call with Safadi, focusing on the grave escalation early Sunday morning.
According to a statement from the Jordanian Foreign Ministry, both ministers underscored the importance of consolidating efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and to prevent the regional expansion of the war.
Safadi stressed that the international community’s focus must remain on the situation in Gaza, stopping the aggression, and addressing the humanitarian catastrophe.
Meanwhile, in a discussion with Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billström, the ministers reiterated the necessity of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.
They also reviewed the severe escalation in the West Bank and the ongoing threat posed by Israel’s expansion of settlements and land confiscation from Palestinians.
Safadi further highlighted the continuous settler terrorism against Palestinians in the West Bank, urging the international community to adopt decisive and impactful stances against Israeli escalation in the occupied territories.
The ministers also discussed challenges facing the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), with Safadi acknowledging Sweden’s support for the agency, which he described as irreplaceable.
Both affirmed that a two-state solution remains the only viable path to ending the conflict and achieving peace, security, and stability in the region.
