The Jordanian King Abdullah II discussed the peace process and the recent developments concerning the Palestinian issue during his meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman on Sunday, according to a statement from the royal court. The statement indicated that King Abdullah addressed the latest developments related to the Palestinian cause and the efforts being made to advance the peace process during his meeting with President Abbas at the Al-Husseiniya Palace in Amman.
The King reiterated Jordan's support for the just and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and emphasized the need to intensify international efforts to achieve a fair and comprehensive peace. This would enable the Palestinian people to establish their independent state based on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He also reaffirmed Jordan's commitment to continuing its historical and religious role in protecting the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, stemming from its Hashemite custodianship over these sites, and stressed the importance of maintaining the current legal and historical status in Jerusalem and halting any unilateral Israeli actions there.
For his part, President Abbas appreciated the King's supportive positions toward the Palestinian people, noting the significance of His Majesty's recent visit to Washington, which highlighted the centrality of the Palestinian issue and aimed at achieving a fair and comprehensive peace. This was also mentioned in reference to the meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on July 20.
Biden has reoriented U.S. policy in the Middle East back to its traditional path, particularly by supporting a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution, after his predecessor Donald Trump attempted to sidestep that solution, which Amman considers essential for achieving comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East.
