King, in call with Guterres, stresses need to step up humanitarian efforts in Gaza after ceasefire

Amman, Oct. 10 (Petra)– His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a phone call with United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres on Friday, stressed the need to step up international efforts within the humanitarian response in Gaza, following the recent ceasefire agreement.

His Majesty noted the importance of committing to the implementation of all stages of the agreement, reached through the efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye, adding that the current agreement must be built on, to achieve comprehensive calm in the region.

The King warned of the dangers of unilateral measures against Palestinians in the West Bank, as well as attacks on Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.

His Majesty also commended the recent adoption of a resolution by the UNESCO Executive Board on the importance of preserving the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its walls.

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10/10/2025 19:41:39