Amman: His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday received a phone call from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. The call focused on the strong bilateral ties, as well as the most recent developments in Gaza and the West Bank.
According to Jordan News Agency, the two leaders affirmed the need to step up efforts to de-escalate the situation in the region in order to achieve comprehensive calm. During the conversation, President Abbas emphasized that attempts to target Jordan are also attempts to target Palestine, with the goal of destabilizing the entire region.