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Jordan and US Diplomats Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

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Aug 20, 2024 — 1 min read

Jordan's Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, held a crucial phone call with US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Wednesday to discuss efforts to broker a prisoner exchange deal between the US, Egypt, and Qatar. The negotiations aim to establish a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, which has been plagued by escalating violence. Safadi reiterated Jordan's support for the prisoner exchange negotiations, emphasizing the need to prioritize halting Israeli attacks on Gaza to de-escalate the regional security and peace crisis.

Key Takeaways:

The US, Egypt, and Qatar are working together to broker a prisoner exchange deal to establish a lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi reaffirmed Jordan's backing for the prisoner exchange negotiations, emphasizing the need to prioritize halting Israeli attacks on Gaza.
Safadi called for an end to illegal Israeli actions in the West Bank and condemned Israeli violations of historical and legal status of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.
Blinken reaffirmed the US commitment to respecting the historical status of Jerusalem's holy sites.
The ministers also discussed enhancing cooperation to ensure swift humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Safadi warned that Israeli actions undermine peace and threaten regional security and peace.
Jordan will take all necessary steps to protect holy sites, including preparing legal files for action in international courts.

Statistics:

The Gaza crisis has resulted in significant humanitarian aid needs, with thousands of people affected.
The prisoner exchange negotiations aim to establish a lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
1 in every 5 people in Gaza is in need of humanitarian aid.
$1.4 billion is needed to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Sources:

Jordan News Agency (Jordan News Agency, 21 Aug 2024)
"Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and US Secretary of State Benson discuss efforts to establish lasting ceasefire in Gaza" by Jordan News Agency)

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