King Abdullah II of Jordan from UN: We protect Christians and the status quo of the Holy Land - Criticism of Gaza and West Banktranslated

Report office ope.gr The King of Jordan, Abdullah II, expressed from the floor of the 81st General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, the assurance that Jordan will continue steadfastly on the path of building a just peace in areas of the world where people are tested by war conflicts, especially in Gaza and Ukraine.  Regarding the role of the Hashemite Kingdom, King Abdullah II emphasized that Jordan will continue to maintain the historical and legal status quo in the Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem while pointing out that: "We protect Christianity — its communities and its heritage — in its homeland and historic land, while promoting the true image of Islam against the voices of hate."

Criticism of Gaza Also, the King of Jordan has sharply criticized the situation in Gaza, claiming that the evidence of the impact on the Palestinian population is "overwhelming". He characteristically mentioned that at least 300 children have lost their lives during the first 300 days of the so-called ceasefire, while he noted that they have been targeted...