In an interview on Sky News in English, His Royal Highness Prince El Hassan bin Talal shed light on the situation in the Arab East, humanitarian conditions, and human dignity. He spoke about the 1994 Jordanian-Israeli peace treaty, which has now reached its third decade; it is registered with the United Nations, and Jordan remains committed to the treaty based on its international obligations and belief in international law. Conversely, there is an absence of a partner and an absence of governments that want or accept peace, as they generally prefer to manage the conflict rather than resolve it. We have diplomatic relations with Israel, but we do not have a Jordanian ambassador there. The issue of Jerusalem must be resolved in a fair manner based on religious dimensions and respect for both Muslims and Christians, as it is the birthplace of Christianity. Its Judaization and nationalization by Israel do not serve the cause of peace that we seek to achieve; the matter requires sound minds, and without such minds, it is impossible to build upon what we have started. Recently, there has been a shift in the European position regarding the increase in settlements and a complete rejection of settlement activity, as these are territories occupied in 1967, including the Gaza Strip, where more than 80% of the infrastructure has been destroyed.
Jordan is a sovereign state; Jordanian sovereignty is fixed, authentic, and deeply rooted. Regarding the passage of aircraft or missiles through Jordanian airspace, this is a situation brought about by the American-Israeli war against Iran, and we in Jordan are not a party to this ongoing war. The geopolitical reality of Jordan at the heart of the region imposes difficult circumstances upon it, and if we want stability in the region, you must dialogue with your enemy, not your friend. Jordan is an independent, sovereign state that is not a theater for any conflict or anyone, and the presence of some foreign soldiers on its territory does not in any way mean a loss of sovereignty.