King Abdullah II at the United Nations: Gaza is bleeding and the world is demanded to stop the occupation and support the Palestinian state

In an emotional speech delivered at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Jordanian King Abdullah II stated that the scale of the crisis in Gaza is beyond expression, warning that international silence may mean acceptance of the current situation, amid the ongoing indiscriminate bombing of Palestinians and their deprivation of basic rights.

The king affirmed that Palestinians are repeatedly bombed and besieged, being martyred and injured, and their bodies are repeatedly mutilated, stressing the need to put an end to this humanitarian tragedy.

He described the war on Gaza as one of the darkest events in the history of the United Nations, pointing out that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the oldest conflict in the world and represents an illegal occupation of a people stripped of their will.

The king also condemned the desecration of holy places by settlers, affirming that what is called "Greater Israel" can only be achieved through a blatant violation of international law and a breach of the sovereignty of neighboring countries, which is unacceptable.

He added that the actions of the Israeli government undermine the foundations of the peace process and bury the chances of establishing a Palestinian state, warning that hostile rhetoric towards Al-Aqsa Mosque could ignite a religious war leading to a comprehensive conflict.

He emphasized that Jordan confronts any actions that violate the historical and legal status of the city of Jerusalem, noting that more than 60,000 Palestinians have been martyred in Gaza, famine has spread, and mosques and churches have been destroyed.

The king concluded by calling on the international community to support the Palestinian people in reconstruction and delivering humanitarian aid, affirming that the establishment of a Palestinian state with its capital in Jerusalem is an indisputable right.