Jordan FM, Norwegian counterpart, EU Foreign Affairs representatives discuss halting Israeli aggression on Gaza

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi discussed with his Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide, and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell the developments in the region and the efforts being made to stop the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and the dangerous escalation in the occupied West Bank.The meeting, held on the sidelines of a gathering in Madrid focused on implementing the two-state solution, also explored ways to enhance bilateral relations between Jordan and Norway on one hand, and with the European Union on the other.Safadi emphasized the need to finalize a prisoner exchange deal that would lead to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, halt the dangerous escalation in the West Bank, ensure the protection of civilians, and deliver sufficient and sustainable humanitarian aid to all parts of the Gaza Strip.The Jordanian Foreign Minister also warned of the potential explosion of the situation in the region if Israel's illegal actions in the West Bank continue, along with violations of Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and the failure to respect the city's legal and historical status.