According to Times of Israel, In a statement during a press conference at the UN General Assembly, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasized that all 57 Arab and Muslim nations are prepared to guarantee Israel's security if a Palestinian state is established based on pre-1967 borders. Safadi's remarks came shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the assembly, reiterating his concerns about Israel's security amid threats from its neighbors.
Safadi criticized Netanyahu's refusal to endorse a two-state solution, arguing that his stance exacerbates tensions. "The Israeli prime minister came here today and said that Israel is surrounded by those who want to destroy it," Safadi stated. He further asserted, "We're here - members of the Muslim-Arab committee, mandated by 57 Arab and Muslim countries - and I can tell you very unequivocally, all of us are willing to guarantee the security of Israel in the context of Israel ending the occupation and allowing for the emergence of a Palestinian state."
The Jordanian foreign minister highlighted the urgent need for peace, insisting that the current Israeli government's policies undermine decades of efforts toward reconciliation. He expressed frustration over Netanyahu's apparent dismissal of the two-state solution, questioning what alternative path Israeli officials envision. "If he does not want the two-state solution, can you ask Israeli officials what is their end-game - other than just wars and wars and wars?" he asked.
Safadi reiterated the Arab world's commitment to fostering a peaceful coexistence where Israel can live securely alongside an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. He lamented the damage inflicted by the current Israeli government on peace efforts, stating, "The amount of damage that this Israeli government has done - 30 years of efforts to convince people that peace is possible, this Israeli government killed it." He concluded by urging the international community to recognize that while there may be no partner for peace in Israel at present, there is one in the Arab world.
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