Top Jordan official: Lack of Palestinian state fueling extremists
'Palestinian cause represents the essence of the conflicts and crises in the region,' says Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Palestinian statehood is the most important issue now facing the world, Jordan’s foreign minister declared Tuesday, saying the issue was fueling extremism gripping the Mideast.
Nasser Judeh made the comment on Tuesday at the Arab Media Forum, an event taking place in Dubai, the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates.
“Palestinian cause represents the essence of the conflicts and crises in the region,” Judeh said.
“Every day of delay where the international community does not exert pressure toward reaching a fair and just settlement of the Palestinian cause, will lead to another day of darkness where the forces of extremism and terrorism can act. Then humanity as a whole will pay the price,” he added.
Peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on a two-state solution have stalled.
An upcoming French initiative to convene a peace multilateral peace conference has been welcomed by Amman and Ramallah, but Jerusalem rejects the scheme, saying bilateral talks are needed to reach a solution.