AMMAN — Jordan will continue to uphold its historic role in safeguarding Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem under the Hashemite custodianship, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan said on Saturday.

 

Delivering Jordan’s address on behalf of His Majesty King Abdullah at the Arab Summit in Baghdad, Hassan emphasized that ongoing violations and assaults in Jerusalem and the West Bank — including land confiscations and settlement expansion — will not guarantee peace and security for Israel. Instead, he warned, such actions risk prolonging the region’s cycle of conflict and historical strife.

 

“The future of the region — its security and stability — depends on a just and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian cause,” Hassan said. “That means restoring the full rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them is the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state on Palestinian national soil, living in peace and security side by side with Israel, based on the two-state solution.”

 

He underscored that no cause or state can exist without a steadfast people, praising the perseverance of Palestinians in the face of decades-long occupation and injustice.

 

“This steadfast people shows us daily, despite all challenges, their unwavering attachment to their rights, their land, and their history,” he said. “Their steadfastness is a model and a defining feature of this period.”

 

Hassan called for intensified efforts to support the Palestinian people, halt ongoing violations, and end the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He urged international cooperation to support a comprehensive reconstruction plan for the besieged territory.

 

“All efforts must come together to achieve an immediate and lasting ceasefire and to ensure the urgent delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid to Gaza,” he said.