Jordan and Turkey Condemn Israel's Aggression in Middle East Crisis

Strategic Insights -

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi, along with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, engaged in a telephone call to discuss the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The two ministers expressed grave concerns over Israel's assault on Gaza, where they described the humanitarian situation as an unprecedented catastrophe. They also discussed the deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank and called for urgent international action to address the ongoing Israeli violations that undermine a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution. Furthermore, the ministers condemned Israel's attack on Qatar, reaffirming Jordan and Turkey's full solidarity with the country and urging a unified regional stance against Israeli aggression.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ayman Safadi and Hakan Fidan discussed the need for joint efforts to stop Israel's assault on Gaza and secure a prisoner exchange agreement.
  • The two ministers condemned Israel's attack on Qatar as a violation of international law and an escalation that threatens regional security and stability.
  • Safadi and Fidan urged urgent and effective international action to address the Israeli violations in the occupied West Bank, emphasizing the need for a just and lasting peace based on the two-state solution.
  • The Israeli aggression, including the assault on Gaza, poses a significant threat to regional security and stability, as recognized by the ministers.
  • The extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit hosted by Qatar on Monday will shape a unified position against Israel's aggression.
  • Jordan and Turkey reaffirmed their full solidarity with Qatar, its security, stability, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and citizens.

Statistics:

  • The humanitarian situation in Gaza is described by the ministers as an "unprecedented catastrophe".
  • The two ministers stressed the need for "swift and sufficient delivery of aid" to the enclave.
  • The extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit hosted by Qatar is scheduled for Monday.
  • Jordan and Turkish ministers expressed concern over Israel's "ongoing and illegal measures" in the occupied West Bank.

Sources:

  • Al Jazeera: "Safadi, Fidan discuss Gaza, West Bank, Qatar, in phone call"
  • Middle East Eye: "Turkish and Jordanian officials condemn Israel's attack on Qatar"