Amman, Jordan, August 29, 2025
Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, called on the international community today to take decisive action against Israel in response to the latest military offensive in Gaza. In a strong statement, Safadi warned that the “impunity with which Israel is making a mockery of international law cannot continue” and that decisive measures are needed to end the humanitarian catastrophe in the Palestinian enclave.
Key Headlines
* Netanyahu Accused of Blocking Peace: Safadi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately prolonging the conflict to ensure his own political survival.
* Hunger Crisis Demands Action: The Foreign Minister stressed that the hunger crisis and restrictions on aid delivery in Gaza are a direct result of the ongoing offensive and require an immediate international response.
* Praise for EU States: Jordan’s foreign minister specifically praised the foreign ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain for their joint statement condemning the latest Israeli offensive.
* Call to Replicate EU Stance: Safadi urged all countries to adopt a similar position, arguing that their stance aligns with “peace and justice” and should be replicated globally to stop “more slaughtering of innocent Palestinians.”
Speaking from Amman, Safadi stated that the continued Israeli military actions, particularly the recent declaration of Gaza City as a “dangerous combat zone,” are destroying hopes for a just peace and risk setting “fire to the entire region.” He accused the Israeli government of policies that serve a “racist, inhumane ideology that the world should not tolerate.”
The Jordanian government has been a vocal critic of the Gaza offensive, consistently highlighting the humanitarian toll and the displacement of the Palestinian population. Today’s statement is the latest in a series of diplomatic efforts by Jordan to rally international support for a ceasefire and a lasting political solution.
Safadi’s comments come as a number of European countries have stepped up their criticism of Israel. The joint statement from the six European nations, which condemned the offensive and Israel’s plan for a permanent military presence in Gaza City, was hailed by Jordan as a positive step. Safadi’s public call for other countries to follow suit is a clear effort to build a united front and increase diplomatic pressure on Israel. The international community, Safadi argued, can no longer afford to ignore the horrific reality faced by Palestinians in Gaza.
