Amman: Jordan has used every tool at its disposal to address the conflict in Gaza, according to Communication Minister and Government Spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani. These include relief efforts, such as sending aid by air and land, medical efforts, such as providing support, supplies, and field hospitals, and political efforts, such as interacting with the international community and applying diplomatic pressure.
According to Jordan News Agency, Jordan is continuing its humanitarian operations in Gaza, Al-Momani noted in a Thursday morning radio interview with Rotana Radio, adding that a fresh convoy of 50 trucks carrying aid left today.
Al-Momani emphasized the significant contribution made by His Majesty King Abdullah II to changing the perception of the situation in Gaza among people throughout the world, pointing out that Jordanian political discourse has been successful in bringing to light the truth of the abuses occurring in the Strip. He added that the world community has received powerful and realistic statements about the situation from Jordanian media.
According to al-Momani, the Jordanian state has the utmost interest in maintaining the stability and security of the Palestinian people and establishing the institutions of a Palestinian state, which we feel is necessary. He underlined that Israeli barriers continue to be the main obstacle to aid delivery, and that the situation needs to be made abundantly evident to the international community.
He went on to say that it is obviously against international law and morally and humanitarianly unacceptable to use food and medicine as a political weapon. Restoring a legitimate political process that ensures the creation of an independent Palestinian state that provides dignity and justice for its citizens is the answer, he continued, adding that Jordan’s efforts are all focused on applying pressure on Israel to permit the delivery of aid.
Jordan does not listen to any doubtful or critical voices that try to discredit its pro-Palestinian position, al-Momani clarified. He said that because of the legitimacy of its institutions, its fair discourse, and the successful role of its leadership, Jordan’s voice is heard and significant on a global scale.
“The Israeli Knesset’s proposals for the West Bank are dangerous, unacceptable, and condemned,” al-Momani said. The 1967 occupation of the Palestinian areas in the West Bank cannot force them to accept a different reality since they are still occupied.
As for the Syrian issue and the two countries’ relationship, Al-Momani stressed that Jordanian and Syrian working groups are meeting regularly and that the relationship with Syria is obviously improving. Additionally, he underlined that Jordan’s stance consistently stresses support for Syria’s territorial integrity and stability because everyone benefits from the stability of the Syrian region. In cooperation with the Syrian government, he said, Jordan has dispatched assistance and medical vehicles to southern Syria.
The Royal Hashemite Court is holding workshops for the second phase of the Economic Modernization Vision to review accomplishments over the last three years in order to evaluate, review, and develop initiatives, Al-Momani said in reference to the economic dialogue sessions.
Al-Momani affirmed that in order to develop the second executive program for economic modernization based on a thorough and inclusive vision, the government will start hosting workshops and consultations with the private sector in the middle of August. He stated that the Prime Minister views the Economic Modernization Program as a realistic and ambitious strategy that can foresee the potential of many industries and develop them through targeted, well-considered actions.
Al-Momani clarified that Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan’s visits to the governorates and the Cabinet meetings that take place there are an interactive, field-based approach to community engagement that supports the idea of positive engagement. According to him, these field trips to different parts of the Kingdom reveal development priorities, needs, and necessary interventions. These findings serve as a crucial foundation for planning and follow-up that is grounded in reality.
According to Al-Momani, the prime minister’s visits are meant to supplement, not to replace, the ministries’ work. He mentioned that a documentary video that highlights the type of visits, the regions visited, and the decisions made will be released soon.
Al-Momani mentioned the existence of large-scale projects and ongoing initiatives being carried out in different governorates to effectively and sustainably manage the water sector. According to him, the national water carrier project is a significant strategic initiative, and building of desalination and transportation facilities would start early in the upcoming year. He pointed out that although the carrier is extremely expensive, it is an urgent national need that cannot wait.
According to Al-Momani, the government is attempting to fortify its constitutional, institutional connection with the Lower House, which is based on respect for one another. He stated that strict legal measures have been put in place against the “banned” Muslim Brotherhood group, which is not allowed to carry out any operations, and that the government is still addressing the matter of the banned group within the boundaries of the law. He added that everyone needs to respect state institutions and the rule of law.