LONDON: Jordan’s King Abdullah met separately with Bahrain’s King Hamad and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Wednesday to reaffirm the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
King Abdullah’s Gulf tour also included a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
In his meeting with his Bahraini counterpart, King Abdullah expressed concern about the deterioration of the situation in Gaza, and emphasized the importance of ensuring unhindered humanitarian assistance in the territory.
He also highlighted the urgent need for a clear political solution to the Palestinian issue, advocating for a just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution.
Both leaders underscored the importance of civilian protection and immediately establishing humanitarian corridors to facilitate the delivery of medical and relief aid to Gaza. They also agreed to maintain close collaboration.
King Hamad lauded Jordan for its role in championing Arab causes, especially the Palestinian issue, and acknowledged King Abdullah’s efforts toward regional peace.
In his talks with Qatar’s emir in Doha, King Abdullah voiced his concern about the potential spread of violence in the region, and asserted that no military or security solution would adequately address the Palestinian issue.
He also reaffirmed Jordan’s opposition to any efforts to forcibly displace Palestinians in Gaza.
Both leaders expressed their desire for Palestinians to achieve their legitimate rights and establish an independent state on the June 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital.
King Abdullah commended Qatar’s support for the Palestinians, and its efforts to coordinate with Arab countries and other stakeholders for a ceasefire.
Jordan’s king meets leaders of Qatar, Bahrain
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Jordan’s king meets leaders of Qatar, Bahrain
- King Hamad lauded Jordan for its role in championing Arab causes
Hamas says will give up arms to a Palestinian authority ‘if occupation ends’
- “We accept the deployment of UN forces as a separation force, tasked with monitoring the borders and ensuring compliance with the ceasefire in Gaza,” Hayya says
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Hamas said Saturday it was ready to hand over its weapons in the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian authority governing the territory on the condition that the Israeli army’s occupation ends.
“Our weapons are linked to the existence of the occupation and the aggression,” Hamas chief negotiator and its Gaza chief Khalil Al-Hayya said in a statement, adding: “If the occupation ends, these weapons will be placed under the authority of the state.” Asked by AFP, Hayya’s bureau said he was referring to a sovereign and independent Palestnian state.
“We accept the deployment of UN forces as a separation force, tasked with monitoring the borders and ensuring compliance with the ceasefire in Gaza,” Hayya added, signalling his group’s rejection of the deployment of an international force in the Strip whose mission would be to disarm it.











