Jordan and Arab League Oppose Palestinian Displacement
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Synopsis
On February 24, Jordan and the Arab League reaffirmed their strong position against the displacement of Palestinians during a meeting in Amman. They discussed rebuilding Gaza without displacing its residents and emphasized the importance of a two-state solution for lasting peace.
Key Takeaways
- Jordan and the Arab League oppose Palestinian displacement.
- Gaza can be rebuilt without relocating residents.
- Egypt plays a crucial role in formulating support plans.
- Joint Arab actions are vital for regional stability.
- Calls for a two-state solution emphasize Palestinian sovereignty.
Amman, Feb 24 (NationPress) Jordan and the Arab League reiterated their strong opposition to the displacement of Palestinians from their homeland or within it.
In a meeting on Sunday in Amman between Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, both parties emphasized that Gaza can be reconstructed without relocating its inhabitants, as stated by the Jordanian Foreign Ministry.
They also acknowledged Egypt's role in formulating a plan to achieve this with Arab backing, according to a report from Xinhua news agency.
Safadi and Aboul Gheit discussed methods to strengthen collaborative Arab action, examined recent regional developments, and prepared for the upcoming emergency Arab summit slated for early next month.
They underscored the significance of enhancing joint Arab efforts, fostering cooperation and coordination to tackle shared challenges, and advancing Arab interests and causes.
The officials stressed the necessity of reinforcing the ceasefire in Gaza and ensuring the effective and sustainable provision of humanitarian assistance to the region.
Safadi and Aboul Gheit highlighted the urgent need to prevent further deterioration in the occupied West Bank and called for an end to Israel's unlawful actions that could heighten tensions.
They reiterated that the creation of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the two-state solution, remains the sole pathway to achieving security, stability, and a fair and lasting peace in the region.
Additionally, they reviewed the situation in Syria, affirming the necessity to assist the Syrian population in rebuilding their nation on a basis that guarantees unity, security, and stability, eliminates terrorism, and protects the rights of all its groups.
