On Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, His Majesty King Abdullah II, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein, meets with Jerusalemite and Jordanian religious figures at Al Husseiniya Palace stressing Jordan’s clear and unwavering position towards the Palestinian cause and the aggression against Gaza.
His Majesty King Abdullah II urges unity in defending Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and stresses that any truce in Gaza must lead to a ceasefire and a return to the negotiating table to reach a solution to the Palestinian issue on the basis of the two-state solution, which is supported by international consensus.
His Majesty King Abdullah II expresses rejection and condemnation of the targeting of mosques and churches in Gaza, indicating that people have sought refuge there and need aid that Jordan seeks to deliver by all means available, and warns of impediments that may prevent Christians from attending Christmas Mass in Bethlehem, stressing that Jordan will work with the international community to ensure access for worshippers.
