King Abdullah of Jordan met with the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and said that "the continuation of the war in the Gaza Strip during Ramadan could lead to an expansion of the conflict."
Mahmoud Abbas and Abdullah in Amman on Sunday
King Abdullah of Jordan met with the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and said that "the continuation of the war in the Gaza Strip during Ramadan could lead to an expansion of the conflict."
This was reported by the Jordanian news agency, Petra, which added that King Abdullah emphasized the need for a "cease-fire in Gaza and protection of innocent citizens."
A statement from Abbas' office said that during the meeting he "warned of Israel's intention to impose restrictions on the entry of worshipers to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan, and emphasized the need to commit to preserving the historical and legal status of the holy places."
Israeli troops clashed with Jewish settlers on Wednesday while trying to disperse them from a West Bank outpost they set up directly in front of Palestinian homes, and later withdrew from the area after failing to clear the settlers, witnesses said.
The British band Massive Attack said its members were detained by Singapore police and "isolated and separately questioned" after the two performers raised a Palestinian flag at their concert in the city-state last Wednesday.
US embassies in Jerusalem, Baghdad and Amman issued security alerts Saturday urging American citizens to exercise "heightened vigilance," as tensions flare between Iran and the United States. Americans were also told to "consider departing, or be prepared to depart should there be escalation."
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