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AMMAN – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has “strongly” condemned recent statements by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his commitment to the so-called “greater Israel” vision.
In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry’s spokesperson Sufian Qudah voiced the Kingdom’s rejection of the Israeli premier’s remarks as a “dangerous and provocative escalation”, warning they pose a direct threat to regional sovereignty and violate international law and the United Nations Charter.
Qudah said the Kingdom firmly rejects “provocative and delusional rhetoric” from Israeli officials, adding that such statements would not undermine Jordan, Arab states, or the legitimate and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.
“Such reckless statements and practices reflect the deepening crisis within the Israeli government and come at a time when Israel is facing growing international isolation over its ongoing aggression in the occupied Gaza Strip and West Bank,” Qudah said.
The spokesperson warned that the “claims and illusions” promoted by extremists in the Israeli government fuel continued cycles of violence and instability in the region, urging the international community to take a firm and immediate stance, condemning the Israeli government’s inflammatory rhetoric and actions.
He also urged “immediate” international action to prevent further escalation and to hold Israeli officials accountable for statements that threaten both regional stability and international peace.
Netanyahu has said he feels “very” connected to the vision of a “greater Israel”, which includes occupied Palestinian territory as well as parts of Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Lebanon.
During an interview on Tuesday with i24 News, Netanyahu was presented with an amulet depicting “a map of the so-called “Promised Land” by interviewer.
Asked by the interviewer, whether he felt connected to this vision of “greater Israel”, Netanyahu said,“Very much.”
Netanyahu also described himself as being on a “historic and spiritual mission”.
