King receives US Congress staffers

His Majesty calls for ‘immediately’ reinstating Gaza ceasefire, resuming aid flow.

By JT - Apr 22,2025 - Last updated at Apr 22,2025

His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday receives a delegation of United States Senate and House of Representatives staff. The meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace and attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, discusses ways to enhance the strategic partnership between the two countries (Photo courtesy of Royal Court)

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Tuesday received a delegation of United States Senate and House of Representatives staff.

The meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace and attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, touched on ways to enhance the strategic partnership between the two countries, as well as the United States’ pivotal role in the region, a Royal Court statement said.

Speaking about regional developments, His Majesty called for immediately reinstating the Gaza ceasefire and resuming aid flow.

The King warned of the dangers of continued escalation in the West Bank and violations of holy sites in Jerusalem, reiterating Jordan’s rejection of any attempts to displace Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, the statement said.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh attended the meeting.