In a recent meeting between King Abdullah II of Jordan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the King firmly stated that Jordan and Egypt would not accept Palestinian refugees fleeing the Gaza Strip amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict. Chancellor Scholz had hoped neighboring Arab countries would provide refuge for the Palestinians in anticipation of an Israeli ground offensive.
King Abdullah emphasized that the situation should be resolved within Gaza and the West Bank without burdening other nations. The Chancellor is set to visit Israel and Egypt, aiming to ease tensions and aid Palestinian civilians caught in the conflict. Israel had urged civilians to evacuate northern Gaza ahead of a potential ground offensive against Hamas, following a violent attack by the organization that resulted in casualties.
Chancellor Scholz expressed solidarity with Israel and stressed the need for humanitarian aid for the civilian population in Gaza, highlighting that Palestinians should not be equated with Hamas, as they are also victims of the conflict. Additionally, Scholz warned Iran and Hezbollah against intervening in the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the necessity of preventing further escalation.
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