Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan emphasized the need for a unified Arab and Islamic stance and a joint effort to halt unprecedented Israeli measures in Jerusalem, particularly concerning the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Noble Sanctuary. During a meeting at Al-Husseiniya Palace with the Arab Ministerial Committee, the King reiterated Jordan's ongoing commitment to its historical and legal role in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, under Hashemite custodianship.
According to Union of OIC News Agencies, the committee included foreign ministers from Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Palestine, Egypt, and Morocco, alongside the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. Representatives from Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Malaysia also attended the discussions. King Abdullah, joined by Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, highlighted the risks of regional unrest being exploited to alter realities in the holy city, cautioning against the dangers of escalating conflicts due to continued Israeli actions in the West Bank and efforts to annex land and expand settlements.
The meeting also emphasized the importance of adhering to all stages of the comprehensive peace plan in the Gaza Strip. Key attendees included Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad, the King's chief advisor for religious and cultural affairs, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi, and the Director of the King's Office, Engineer Alaa Batayneh.