Jordanian foreign minister urges international community to exert pressure on Israel to prevent escalation

Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Thursday called on the international community to apply measures on Israel to prevent the regional situation from further escalation.

Safadi made the appeal when holding a joint press conference with visiting Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Xavier Bettel in the capital city of Amman.

Safadi said that Israel's actions in the region continue to escalate, including the assassination of Hamas Politburo Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday, noting that Jordan condemns this "criminal act".

"This action clearly violates international law and infringes upon the sovereignty of other countries. In fact, such behavior will lead to a more severe escalation of the situation and could potentially fuel the regional conflicts to expand. This will not only have a negative impact on our regional security and peace, but also threaten international security and peace," said Safadi.

Safadi reiterated that Jordan's position is that everyone needs to work to avoid escalating the situation. He said that Israel's ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip and its illegal actions in the West Bank are the main causes of the escalation. Additionally, Israel's violation of Lebanon's sovereignty also poses a risk for the expansion of the conflict.

Jordan calls on the international community to take a clear stance and implement effective measures to stop Israel's actions, compelling it to respect international law, including international humanitarian law, Safadi said.

"The extreme agenda of the Israeli government cannot and must not be allowed to drive the region toward destruction. We hope the entire international community will take action and call on the U.N. Security Council to fulfill its mandate and responsibilities to protect the security and peace of the region," said Safadi.

Bettel said that Luxembourg appreciates Jordan's efforts in maintaining regional stability, working towards a ceasefire, and reducing regional tensions. He emphasized that the "two-state solution" is the only way to resolve regional conflicts.

Jordanian foreign minister urges international community to exert pressure on Israel to prevent escalation

Jordanian foreign minister urges international community to exert pressure on Israel to prevent escalation

Jordanian foreign minister urges international community to exert pressure on Israel to prevent escalation

A Chinese envoy on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip, during an emergency United Nations (UN) Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza.

Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN, called for an end to attacks on humanitarian workers, condemned annexation and forced relocation, and stressed that the two-state solution remains the only viable path to resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Fu emphasized that the international community, especially the UN Security Council, must act urgently to prevent additional civilian casualties in Gaza.

China is also calling for an immediate ceasefire and the swift implementation of the ceasefire agreement. It demands that Israel lift the blockade on Gaza and restore access for humanitarian aid. Moreover, China condemns attacks on humanitarian workers and urges comprehensive investigations to ensure accountability, according to Fu.

"Restarting the conflict will only result in more bloodshed and hatred. It's not the right approach to free hostages. The best way to save lives and bring hostages home is to achieve a lasting ceasefire," said Fu.

Fu emphasized China opposes forced relocation and the annexation of Palestinian territories and supports the rebuilding of Gaza based on the principle of "Palestinians governing Palestine."

He added that China will continue to advocate for an immediate ceasefire, work to alleviate the humanitarian crisis, and promote the implementation of the two-state solution as key steps toward peace and stability in the region.

Furthermore, China voiced deep concern over the deteriorating conditions in the West Bank, asserting that Israel's evacuation of refugee camps and expansion of settlements contravene international law and demand immediate cessation.

Chinese envoy calls for immediate ceasefire, end to Gaza blockade at UN meeting