Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi announced on Thursday evening that a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is expected to begin at 7 AM on Friday, stating, "We will not say the ceasefire has started until it actually begins." Safadi emphasized that the occupying forces must adhere to the ceasefire and allow aid to be delivered to Gaza. He noted that the ceasefire should be a step towards achieving a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza.
Safadi affirmed Jordan's desire to prevent the recurrence of this war, emphasizing that the kingdom's priority is to end the conflict in Gaza. He expressed that most of the discussions raised after the cessation of hostilities are illogical and that Jordan rejects them. He stated that UNRWA needs 800 trucks of aid to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Gaza, highlighting that Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are facing a real disaster. He added that there are no guarantees yet regarding the entry of aid into northern Gaza.
Regarding the intention of the occupying forces to separate the Gaza Strip, Safadi confirmed that efforts to separate northern Gaza from southern Gaza will be resisted. He stressed that Jordan rejects any plans to establish camps in so-called "safe areas" and asserted Jordan's rejection of any Arab role within Gaza following the end of hostilities.
Safadi emphasized that true peace is the peace that people believe in and assured that Jordan is working toward a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue. He warned against the repercussions of double standards in dealing with the aggression against Gaza, noting a complete Arab rejection of any approach that treats Gaza as a separate, security-related issue.
Concerning the presence of Jordanian prisoners in the exchange deal, Safadi clarified that "there are no Jordanian prisoners in the prisoner exchange deal between Hamas and the occupying forces." He stated that Jordan is not directly involved in the negotiations but is informed about them in coordination with Qatar and Egypt.
On the topic of the water agreement, Safadi reiterated that Jordan "will not sign the agreement with the occupying entity, and the Jordanian peace agreement with the occupying forces will be a document covered in dust on a shelf." He mentioned, "We do not feel any reduction in the quantities of gas supplied to Jordan from Tel Aviv," emphasizing that Jordan's position is clear and steadfast in supporting the Palestinian people, asserting that for Tel Aviv to enjoy security, Palestinians must also enjoy it. He added, "We are dealing with a government in Tel Aviv that includes 'extremist terrorists'."
