King Abdullah II's UN speech draws praise from Palestinian and Jordanian leaders

King Abdullah II of Jordan received widespread praise from Palestinian political, religious, and academic figures following his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Palestinian officials, including Dr. Mahmoud Al-Habash, commended the King for his courageous stance against displacement, annexation, and settlement expansion, noting that his address highlighted the interconnectedness of the destruction in Gaza and the encroachment on the West Bank.

In Jordan, the speech resonated across political, media, and social circles. The King emphasized that the international community has spent decades managing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict rather than resolving it. He warned against treating the crises in Gaza and the West Bank as separate issues and called for the protection of Palestinian rights under international law.

Jordanian officials and parliamentarians also noted the King’s firm messages regarding Jordan’s national security, borders, and water interests amidst regional instability. The speech was described by local figures as a transition from mere political description to a call for legal responsibility regarding the protection of Palestinian rights and the preservation of the historical and legal status of Jerusalem.