King Abdullah II of Jordan reaffirmed his “absolute refusal” towards any efforts by Israel to annex the West Bank during a visit to the UAE, the royal palace says.
The message comes after several Israeli officials suggested that the country could proceed with the annexation of large tracts of the territory in response to moves by Western governments to recognize Palestinian statehood this month.
According to a palace statement, Abdullah reiterates “Jordan’s absolute refusal of any Israeli measures aimed at annexing the West Bank and forcing Palestinians to leave.”
He also rejects any plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza or to separate the two Palestinian territories.
He is joined by Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in expressing opposition to Israeli plans to expand settlements in the West Bank, held by Israel since 1967.
They also rejected “Israeli plans aimed at perpetuating the occupation of Gaza and expanding military control.”
The United Arab Emirates warned this week that annexation would be a “red line.”
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