
Jordan's foreign minister, Ayman Safadi, criticized Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza as "blatant aggression" that threatens the wider Middle East. Safadi accused Israel of committing "war crimes" by besieging Gaza and cutting off essential supplies. Safadi emphasized the need for a two-state solution and criticized the assumption that regional peace can be achieved without addressing Palestinian issue. Efforts for Israel to establish diplomatic relations with Arab nations are currently stalled.