King Abdullah II, addressing the UN General Assembly's eighty-first session in New York, affirmed a radical transformation is underway in the West Bank. This involves escalating settler violence, land confiscation, settlement expansion, and forced Palestinian displacement. He stressed these developments,
alongside Gaza events, are not isolated, but two facets of a single Israeli strategy. The monarch noted the world faces exceptional, accelerating crises. He cautioned international community focus determines humanitarian conflict outcomes; today's neglect often shapes tomorrow. He stated the Palestinian-Israeli
conflict's decades-long unresolved status reflects choosing containment over a radical solution. His Majesty highlighted powerful international tools: sanctions, asset freezes, embargoes, and diplomatic isolation. Yet, he regretted decisions concerning Israel remain "ink on paper." He warned the current Israeli government's expansionist
ambitions pose a regional threat, citing potential repercussions from Israeli incursions into southern Syria and new ground realities. Regarding Jordan's national security, King Abdullah II affirmed any threat to its northern borders or water security constitutes a direct national security concern.
He emphasized Jordan will not ignore this, actively protecting its security, water, and people's interests. He reaffirmed ongoing efforts to combat terrorism, drug smuggling, enhance defense, and strengthen regional economic, trade, and technological ties. The King reiterated Jordan's steadfast commitment to
a just peace, supporting Palestinian resilience and UNRWA. He affirmed continuing Hashemite Custodianship over Jerusalem's Islamic and Christian holy sites, preserving their historical and legal status. He underscored diplomacy does not diminish humanitarian values, nor should it be misinterpreted as
weakness.
