AMMAN, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Tuesday called for an end to Israel's war in Gaza and attacks in the West Bank, while urging respect for Lebanon's sovereignty and a halt to the occupation of Lebanese territory, the Jordanian government said.
In talks with visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Amman, Hassan stressed the need to fully implement the ceasefire agreement and end repeated violations of Lebanon's sovereignty.
He said Israel's occupation, wars, and attacks were fueling hatred and destabilizing the region, adding that Israel bore legal and moral responsibility for the collapse of Gaza's humanitarian relief system. Hassan urged the opening of all crossings to allow aid into Gaza, warning of "daily tragedy marked by starvation, killings and destruction."
Hassan also rejected the notion of a "Greater Israel," saying the country was becoming isolated by "brutal and extremist policies."
On bilateral ties, he underlined the importance of reviving the Jordanian-Lebanese Joint Higher Committee, which has been suspended for nearly a decade, to strengthen cooperation. Both sides also said Syria's security and stability were vital for regional development.
Salam praised Jordan's support for Lebanon, describing it as "historic and strategic," and said Amman's voice was important on regional and international issues.
