King Abdullah II calls for immediate end to violations in Jerusalem in meeting with Macron

King Abdullah II of Jordan arrived at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, where he was received by French President Emmanuel Macron.

During joint statements with Macron, King Abdullah condemned the ongoing violations against Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, stating that such actions escalate tensions and must stop immediately.

He also warned that the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza threatens to expand the conflict and further destabilize the region. Addressing Israeli Occupation’s renewed attacks on Gaza, the King described them as a highly dangerous step that worsens an already dire humanitarian crisis.

For his part, President Macron called Israeli Occupation’s resumed strikes in Gaza a “major setback” and stressed that a military solution is not viable. Speaking alongside King Abdullah at the Élysée Palace, Macron urged for an immediate halt to hostilities and a resumption of negotiations under US mediation.

“We call for a permanent ceasefire and the release of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza,” Macron added.