King Abdullah II of Jordan has condemned the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, describing the policy as a strategy of forced displacement.
In a statement released by the Jordanian monarchy, the king criticised the continued settlement activity, arguing that it displaces Palestinian residents from their homes and lands.
Jordan shares a long border with the West Bank and has historically supported the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state. The king’s remarks come amid growing international concern over settlement growth in the territory.
Under international law, Israeli settlements in the West Bank are widely regarded as illegal, a view that Jordan has reiterated in its diplomatic positions.
King Abdullah’s criticism highlights the continued tension between Israel and its neighbors over the future of the West Bank and the rights of its Palestinian inhabitants.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
