King of Jordan: Israel's expansionist ambitions are the biggest threat to the future of the region

In his speech at the opening of the legislative year of the Jordanian Parliament, King Abdullah evaluated regional developments, the attack in Kerak, and the priorities of the parliament and government.

The King of Jordan pointed out that despite international calls to stop Israel's violations, the humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip and the attacks in the West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem, continue.

Emphasizing that security and stability in the region cannot be achieved without the Palestinian people regaining their rights over their land, Abdullah warned against Israel's expansionist policies.

"Israel's expansionist ambitions remain the biggest threat to the future and hopes of the region," Abdullah said. he said.

Stating that he will continue to adhere to Jordan's principles and Arab identity and defend the issues of the Arab world, Abdullah said, "Just like my father did before me, my son will do the same after me." he said.

King Abdullah noted that Jordan's goal will continue to be for the Arab world to adopt a common stance.

Regarding the armed attack at a church in the Kerak province in the south of the country, Abdullah emphasized that they will fight terrorism and will not allow any harm to Jordan's security and unity.

Pointing to the perpetrators of the attack on Hamud Church in the south of Kerak on October 23, in which 9 people died, Abdullah said, "They went out of our great Jordanian family and betrayed this family. They have no place among us, neither today nor tomorrow." he said.