Jordan Says Israel Killing Peace Prospects Amid Gaza Offensive, Settlement Plans

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi condemned Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza, stating that they have caused "massacres and starvation" and are "killing all prospects" for peace in the Middle East. Safadi made these remarks during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, emphasizing the need to end the aggression and uphold the two-state solution. Israel recently approved a plan to occupy Gaza City and mobilize 60,000 reservists, despite warnings from human rights groups about worsening humanitarian conditions. French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Israel's planned offensive in Gaza City could lead to disastrous and permanent conflict in the region, while Germany expressed concern over the escalation and its impact on peace efforts. Additionally, Israel's approval of a major settlement project in the West Bank, particularly in the sensitive E1 area, has drawn strong criticism for undermining the future viability of a Palestinian state. These developments come amid ongoing ceasefire proposals accepted by Hamas but not yet formally responded to by Israel, contributing to international alarm over the potential for further destabilization.