New york: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Ayman Safadi participated in the United Nations Security Council's monthly briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue, convened by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Safadi emphasized that although the "massacre in Gaza has ended," the humanitarian crisis persists due to infrastructure destruction and severe shortages of food and medical supplies.
According to Jordan News Agency, Safadi highlighted that United States President Donald Trump halted the war on Gaza after more than two years of conflict, with a plan that provides a roadmap for reconstruction and stabilization. Safadi stressed the importance of implementing the plan fully to address the humanitarian crisis.
Safadi called for an end to ceasefire violations, noting over 1,500 Israeli breaches and more than 600 Palestinian deaths since the ceasefire agreement. He emphasized the need for unimpeded humanitarian aid and a comprehensive reconstruction process in Gaza, linked to the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, highlighting the necessity for a two-state solution.
Safadi urged support for President Trump's Gaza plan and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803, warning against Israeli annexation of the West Bank. He expressed concern over Israeli unilateral measures that could lead to annexation and undermine peace prospects.
He detailed Israeli actions, including a draft resolution for land seizure in the West Bank, expanded settlement activities, and new legislation affecting Palestinian property. Safadi noted that Israel had approved 54 new settlements and resumed construction in the E1 area, affecting territorial continuity in the West Bank.
Safadi reported on the displacement of over 37,000 Palestinians and the demolition of more than 5,000 structures. He addressed daily incitement and violations at holy sites, including incursions into the al-Aqsa Mosque and restrictions on religious practices.
Safadi condemned actions against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, citing violations of international law and resolutions. He warned that West Bank annexation could prevent a just peace and destabilize the region, reiterating the necessity of the two-state solution.
He concluded by stressing the Arab Peace Initiative as a viable framework for achieving peace and security. On the session's sidelines, Safadi engaged with several foreign ministers, including those from Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom.