They call on Israel to ‘cease all measures that undermine peace prospects’
They call on Israel to ‘cease all measures that undermine peace prospects’
During his official visit to Jordan, President Isaac Herzog thanked the king for his condemnation of deadly terror attack in Israel the day before
Next up: President Herzog to meet with King Abdullah II on Tuesday to discuss security coordination, freedom of prayer ahead of Ramadan; Abdullah warns of “provocative actions”
He reaffirmed Jordan’s stand with the Palestinian people, saying “we are closest to each other and we are in the same boat.”
The two also discussed regional and international policy issues, including the progress of normalization and peace
Historic meeting underscores efforts by both Jordan and Israel to improve relations
In his pre-recorded speech, Jordanian king focused a good portion of his remarks on the role of Jerusalem in the quest for peace and on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Bennett also visited the palace in recent weeks as Israel and Jordan seek to thaw relations
Military deal with the Saudis and a meeting with the king of Jordan – both this week – show increasing Russian influence in the region
Biden calls the moderate monarch a ‘good friend’ in a ‘tough neighborhood.’ White House meeting follows secret visit by Israeli PM Bennett to Amman earlier this month to also reset Israeli-Jordan relations