Jordan, Germany call for Gaza ceasefire
Shafaq News – Berlin
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz jointly urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during a press conference held on Tuesday in Berlin.
“Aid cannot be politicized,” King Abdullah asserted, condemning the targeting of “starving civilians.” He demanded full compliance with international law and unrestricted humanitarian access.
King Abdullah also cautioned against further violence in the occupied West Bank, calling on global powers to pursue a two-state solution.
#breaking His Majesty King Abdullah II:We must all work together to push for an end to the war and escalations, in order to create a political horizon to pave the way to just and comprehensive peace on the basis of the two-state solution#Jordan #Palestine #Germany #petra
— Jordan News Agency (Petra)-English News (@PetranewsEN) July 29, 2025
In turn, Chancellor Merz opposed forced displacement or annexation and urged Israel to improve humanitarian conditions while withholding support for Palestinian state recognition.
The joint appeal came amid growing international pressure, as the UN, WHO, and aid agencies warned of deepening famine, especially among children.
His Majesty King Abdullah II: Israel’s war on #Gaza must stop. The unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has reached unspeakable levels#petra
— Jordan News Agency (Petra)-English News (@PetranewsEN) July 29, 2025
Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 147 starvation-related deaths, including 88 children, along with 60,034 killed and 145,870 injured since October 7, 2023.
