AMMAN — Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani on Thursday described the Israeli prime minister’s remarks and actions as “politically reckless, reflecting a state of regional isolation and the accumulated domestic crises faced by him and his extremist government.”

 

He added that Benjamin Netanyahu fails to recognisethe “gravity of his statements and continues to generate international and regional hostility, a reality that cannot provide the basis for stable regional conditions.”

 

Speaking to Haya radio, Momani said the myths of “greater Israel” will inevitably be shattered by the steadfastness of Jordanians, the sovereignty of Arab states, and the united popular stance of Arab societies in rejecting them.

 

“Netanyahu’s remarks are a clear, reflection of his political turmoil and declining position within the far-right, emphasising that Israeli policies under his leadership will eventually collapse, paving the way for justice to prevail and for Palestinians to attain their state and their right to self-determination.” He said.

 

Momani added that as long as there remains even one Palestinian child on earth demanding his right, victory will be achieved, noting that this is a lesson borne out by history and by the many conflicts and wars throughout human civilisation.

 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has “strongly” condemned recent statements by Netanyahu on his commitment to the so-called “greater Israel” vision.

 

In a statement on Wednesday, the described Israeli premier’s remarks as a “dangerous and provocative escalation”, warning they pose a direct threat to regional sovereignty and violate international law and the United Nations Charter.

 

Netanyahu has provoked a regional outcry after he told Israeli media he felt a deep connection to the vision of “greater Israel.”

 

Netanyahu has said he feels “very” connected to the vision of a “greater Israel”, which includes occupied Palestinian territory as well as parts of Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon.

 

During an interview on Tuesday with i24 News, Netanyahu was presented with an amulet depicting “a map of the so-called “Promised Land” by interviewer.

 

Asked by the interviewer, whether he felt connected to this vision of “greater Israel”, Netanyahu said, “Verymuch.”

 

Netanyahu also described himself as being on a “historic and spiritual mission.”

 

The term “greater Israel” refers to a messianic vision of Israel’s borders shared by Zionist extremists and which includes parts of Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.