Judeh meets Abbas over Mideast developments

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday discussed the latest developments in Palestine. 

Discussions focused on the Israeli violations against Palestinians and efforts to create an environment conducive to productive Palestinian-Israeli negotiations, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra. 

At a meeting with the Palestinian president, the two sides discussed the increasing Israeli attacks and acts of aggression against the Palestinian people.

Judeh stressed the importance of an immediate halt to all violations and acts of aggression that can impede efforts exerted to achieve peace, in its entirety, according to Petra. 

He also stressed the importance of peace negotiations that deal with final-status issues, leading to the two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state, in accordance with international resolutions. 

Judeh noted that Islamic and Christian sites represent a top priority for His Majesty King Abdullah and for Jordan, highlighting Jordan’s position on the need to safeguard holy sites and protect them from any form of violation or any acts of aggression. 

Abbas expressed his understanding of His Majesty King Abdullah’s position and efforts in support of the Palestinian people to regain their legitimate rights. 

He also lauded Jordan’s recent efforts, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah, to stop Israeli violations and attacks.