Amman, Aug 13 (Petra) – Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament Ahmad Safadi on Wednesday condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements on the so-called “Greater Israel vision,” describing them as a blatant threat to state sovereignty, a flagrant violation of international law, and part of an extremist, aggressive agenda pushing the region toward the brink and threatening international peace and security.
In a statement on behalf of the Lower House, Safadi said Netanyahu’s remarks are part of a destructive incitement agenda aimed at fueling conflict and violence at a time when regional populations need peace, justice, and dignity. He added that the statements represent a desperate attempt to deflect rising international anger over atrocities committed against the people of Gaza, amid growing global awareness of unprecedented violations and increasing recognition of the Palestinian state, signaling rejection of extremist agendas in Israel.
Safadi affirmed that Jordan stands united behind His Majesty King Abdullah II, its armed forces, and security institutions to protect national interests and defend its territory against any extremist schemes. He said Jordan will remain a steadfast supporter of Palestine, striving to halt massacres in Gaza and ensure that the Palestinian people attain their full legitimate rights, foremost among them the establishment of a Palestinian state on the pre-June 4 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He called on international parliaments and the global community to fulfill their historical responsibilities, act immediately to halt Israeli escalation, and make clear that continued occupation and aggression will only deepen regional chaos. Safadi stressed the need for decisive international action to support peaceful solutions that uphold the rights of peoples and ensure regional stability.
“Peace cannot be built through threats and aggression,” he said, warning that Israeli extremists will not succeed in their agenda, which brings neither security for them nor stability for the region. He emphasized that Jordan, under its leadership and with its army and people, will remain at the forefront of defending Palestinian rights and safeguarding the nation’s security, borders, and sacred land.
//Petra// AF
13/08/2025 22:48:43
