Jordanian king discusses developments in Gaza with Egyptian president, Iraqi premier

By Laith Al-jnaidi and Zeynep Hilal Karyagdi Duran

AMMAN, Jordan (AA) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Sunday separately discussed the latest developments on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

Speaking with al-Sisi, King Abdullah stressed the “importance of joint efforts to prevent further escalations between Palestinians and Israelis which could lead to serious repercussions on efforts to restore calm, regional stability,” the Jordanian Royal Court said in a statement on X.

He also called for stepping up joint efforts to de-escalate in Gaza and its surroundings, and to encourage both sides to exercise restraint, protect civilians, and respect international humanitarian law.

During the conversation with the Iraqi prime minister, the monarch “urged strengthening Arab coordination to stop the escalation in Gaza and its surroundings, and to support the Palestinian people in achieving their legitimate rights."

Palestinian group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in decades on Saturday, firing thousands of rockets and capturing many Israelis. It said the action was in response to storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and increased settler violence.

In retaliation, the Israeli army initiated its own operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

At least 700 Israelis and 370 Palestinians are reported dead as the fighting continued into its second day on Sunday, and I​srael declared a state of war.