Jerash, Sept. 22 (Petra) — Official, academic, and civic figures in
the Jerash Governorate reiterated on Tuesday their steadfast support
for His Majesty King Abdullah II’s address at the opening session of
the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). They
stated that the king’s remarks articulated Jordan’s national
principles and advanced a clear vision for regional security, peace,
and multilateral accountability.

Local leaders told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the king’s
presence at the international forum elevated core regional challenges
chief among them the Palestinian issue to the forefront of global
discourse. They urged the international community to transition from
mere crisis containment to delivering just, sustainable political
solutions rooted in international law and legitimate UN resolutions.

Acting Governor of Jerash Mohammad Al-Awamreh noted that under King
Abdullah’s leadership, Jordan remains committed to diplomatic
engagement without compromising its sovereignty, national identity,
or border security. He stressed that resolving regional crises
requires addressing their root causes through dialogue, political
settlements, and respect for international law.

Former Minister Atef Odeibat stated that sustainable regional
security cannot be built on temporary crisis management. He
emphasized that achieving lasting stability requires genuine
international political will, human rights protections, and active
support for comprehensive peace tracks rather than allowing conflicts
to escalate.

Member of Parliament Mohammad Hdaib highlighted that the Palestinian
cause remains central to Jordan’s foreign policy agenda. He pointed
out that the royal address reaffirmed the right of the Palestinian
people to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its
capital, rejected forced displacement, and underscored the Hashemite
Custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

Jerash Governorate Council Committee Chairman Ziad Al-Rabei and
Municipal Committee Chairman Mohammad Bani Yasin both emphasized that
Jordan continues to shoulder significant economic and political
burdens due to regional instability. They called on the international
community to support countries hosting refugees and bearing the brunt
of neighboring conflicts.

Academic and civil society representatives also voiced their support.
Jadara University President Habes Al-Zaboun underscored the role of
higher education in promoting dialogue and moderation to counter
extremism. General Federation of Jordanian Women (GFJW) President
Jalila Al-Smadi emphasized the direct impact of prolonged conflicts
on women, children, and families, advocating for greater female
participation in peacebuilding and decision-making.

Jordan Environmental Society (JES) Administrative Board Member Ferial
Al-Nizami added that the king’s explicit focus on Gaza and the West
Bank sent a decisive message that decades of managing the conflict
rather than resolving it have only served to complicate ground
realities and enable illegal actions.

//Petra// AF