King of Jordan discusses Gaza, regional development with Italian president

King Abdullah II of Jordan and Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome, March 17, 2025. (Petra)
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  • King Abdullah highlighted Italy’s vital role in Gaza’s humanitarian assistance and airlift efforts
  • He warned about escalating tensions in the occupied West Bank and violations of holy sites in Jerusalem

LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan met with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace in Rome on Monday to discuss regional developments.

King Abdullah stressed the need for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and highlighted Italy’s vital role in humanitarian assistance and airlift efforts carried out by Jordan, Petra reported.

He affirmed that Jordan supports the reconstruction of Gaza without the displacement of its residents and warned about the escalating tensions in the occupied West Bank and violations of holy sites in Jerusalem.

During the meeting attended by Qais Abu Daieh, the Jordanian ambassador to Rome, and Alaa Batayneh, the director of King Abdullah’s office, Mattarella and the Jordanian monarch reviewed their countries’ friendly relations.