Jordan's King Abdullah II Warns UAE President of Israeli Actions
King Abdullah II of Jordan met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi for discussions on regional security. According to an official statement, the Jordanian monarch expressed concerns regarding the potential dangers of Israeli annexation of the West Bank and settlement expansion.
The leaders exchanged views on regional escalation and emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to de-escalate the situation and promote peace and stability. King Abdullah also addressed Israeli "violations" of the status of Muslim and Christian holy sites, for which the Hashemite kingdom is the custodian, as reported by the Jordan News Agency.
In recent weeks, King Abdullah has repeatedly voiced warnings about Israeli attempts to alter the status quo in Jerusalem and the West Bank, including through increased construction. Jordan has called for joint actions from the Arab and Muslim world to counter what it terms Israeli expansionism.
The report notes that both the UAE and Jordan have faced attacks from Iran, with Israel providing assistance in confronting these threats.