Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 22 August sharply condemned remarks by Israel’s Minister of Communications, who reportedly claimed that both banks of the Jordan River form part of the so-called “Land of Israel.” Amman described the assertion as an extremist illusion and said it would not alter the kingdom’s stance in support of the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued its own statement the same day, calling the comments racist, a blatant assault on Jordanian sovereignty and a violation of international law. Ramallah warned that the rhetoric threatens regional security and stability.
Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: We strongly condemn the statement made by the Israeli Minister of Communications claiming that the banks of the Jordan River are part of the so-called “Land of Israel.” Such remarks will not undermine our firm position in support of the https://t.co/vIuXXFEzDu
الخارجية الفلسطينية: تصريحات وزير الاتصالات الإسرائيلي عدوان سافر على سيادة الأردن وانتهاك للقانون الدولي واستهتار بالإجماع الدولي على حق الشعب الفلسطيني
الخارجية الفلسطينية تدين تصريحات وزير الاتصالات الإسرائيلي التي يزعم فيها أن ضفتي نهر الأردن "جزء من أرض إسرائيل" وتعتبرها عنصرية وتهدد أمن واستقرار المنطقة