Jordan

Amman, May 3 (Petra) -- His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday warned that the continuation of the status quo in the Middle East would fuel tension that could set off a fresh cycle of violence that "everyone will pay the price for. " King Abdullah told a delegation form J Street, an American Jewish organization, that intensified efforts were needed to make headway in peacemaking efforts and kick start serious talks to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict based on the two-state solution that guarantees an independent and viable Palestinian state living alongside Israel. During the meeting, attended by Her Majesty Queen Rania, the King and the delegation reviewed efforts to bring about a comprehensive peace in the region that guarantees statehood and freedom for the Palestinian people, and security and acceptance for Israel. J Street is a non-profit advocacy group based in the United States whose aim is to end the Arab-Israeli and Palestinian-Israel conflict based on the two-state solution. It also advocates for urgent American diplomatic leadership to achieve a two-state solution and a broader regional, comprehensive peace.

 

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