King, US president discuss regional developments

• His Majesty reiterates need to safeguard security of Syria, ensure its stability
• King calls for intensified efforts to stop Israeli war on Gaza, bolster humanitarian response 

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah and US President Joe Biden, in a phone call on Monday, discussed the latest regional developments, especially the current situation in Syria. 

His Majesty reiterated the need to safeguard the security of Syria and its citizens, and to act swiftly to ensure stability, a Royal Court statement said. 

The King called for stepping up international efforts to stop the Israeli war on Gaza and ensure the delivery of aid to the Strip, noting the importance of working to ensure the success of the ceasefire in Lebanon.

His Majesty warned of the dangers of extremist settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, as well as violations of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem.