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- King Abdullah said that Amman will continue to send relief aid and provide medical services to Palestinians in Gaza
- Jordan, he added, will maintain its role in safeguarding Jerusalem’s Muslim and Christian holy sites under Hashemite Custodianship
LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan reaffirmed support for Palestinians in the coastal Gaza Strip and condemned Israeli violations in the occupied West Bank.
During a speech inaugurating the second session of the 20th Parliament, he also addressed the education and healthcare systems, modernizing the transport sector, and plans for megaprojects, investment attraction, job creation, and improving living standards.
“Today, we stand witness to the tragedy endured by our brothers and sisters in Gaza, who continue to persevere. To them we say: We stand with you as brothers, supporting you with all that we can,” King Abdullah said.
He said that Amman will continue to send relief aid and provide essential medical services to Palestinians in Gaza.
“We will also not accept the continuation of violations in the West Bank. The stance of Jordanians is firm and unyielding, just like their nation,” he said.
Jordan, he added, will maintain its role in safeguarding Jerusalem’s Muslim and Christian holy sites under Hashemite Custodianship.
King Abdullah was welcomed with an official ceremony at Parliament on Sunday, accompanied by Crown Prince Hussein, where he was received by the heads of the three branches of government, according to Petra news agency. Queen Rania, members of the royal family, senior officials, and diplomats also attended the speech.