King Abdullah, French President Emmanuel Macron discuss Gaza, Syria, Lebanon

Jordan’s King Abdullah II spoke on the phone to French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday to discuss developments in Gaza, the West Bank, and broader regional issues. (Petra/AFP)
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Updated 01 September 2025
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King Abdullah, French President Emmanuel Macron discuss Gaza, Syria, Lebanon

  • King emphasizes Jordan’s commitment to supporting Palestinians 

AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II spoke on the phone to French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday to discuss developments in Gaza, the West Bank, and broader regional issues.

The Royal Court said the king stressed the urgent need for intensified international efforts to halt the war in Gaza and guarantee the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid across the enclave, the Jordan News Agency reported.

He reiterated Jordan’s firm rejection of Israeli plans to consolidate the occupation of Gaza, expand military control there, and its continued settlement expansion in the West Bank.

King Abdullah stressed Jordan’s commitment to supporting the Palestinians in securing their legitimate rights and establishing an independent state based on the two-state solution.

He welcomed France’s declared intention to recognize the Palestinian state later this month and commended its diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to achieve peace in the region.

The two leaders also focused on the importance of supporting Syria and Lebanon in safeguarding their security, stability, and territorial integrity, Petra added.


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Blasts heard over Tel Aviv: AFP journalist

  • Dozen blasts from air defense systems intercepting missiles echo in the sky of Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV: Air raid sirens sounded and explosions were heard over the coastal Israeli city of Tel Aviv on Sunday as Israel and Iran exchange missile strikes, an AFP journalist reported.
The journalist heard a dozen blasts from air defense systems intercepting missiles echo in the sky of Tel Aviv.
One person has died in Israel since Iran began launching missiles at the country in response to a wave of US-Israeli attacks against the Islamic republic on Saturday.