ALBAWABA - Jordan's King Abdullah II will be visiting Washington later today to meet with President Joe Biden, where the two will be discussing "efforts to produce an enduring end to the crisis in Gaza". King Abdullah is also expected to visit Canada and meet with PM Justin Trudeau.
According to a statement from the White House, the leaders would address efforts to bring the Gaza conflict to an end, as well as the strong bilateral partnership between Jordan and the US.
King Abdullah is also expected to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In an official announcement, Trudeau said that this visit "highlights the longstanding partnership between the two nations and their shared commitment to addressing critical issues in the Middle East".
"We’ll speak about how we can expand the delivery of humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza, support for a sustainable ceasefire, and the path towards lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians," Trudeau said in a post on X.
Canadian reports said that the main object of the tour is regional peace and security, with a focus on the present Gaza issue. Leaders will look for ways to boost fast humanitarian aid to civilians, advocate for a long-term truce, and eventually pave the road for genuine peace.
While state visits frequently concern economic or embargo issues, the Gaza humanitarian catastrophe tops the agenda for this particular visit.
The terrible situation in Gaza necessitates immediate action, and both leaders are expected to utilize this platform to rally worldwide support for ongoing relief operations and long-term solutions.
Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel
Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.
Palestinian fighters “infiltrated” Israel from the Gaza Strip and captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupation territory.
In response, Israeli armed forces announced targeting Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
The latest statistics by the Ministry of Health in Gaza revealed that the death toll from Israeli brutal pounding on the Gaza Strip since October 7 has soared to 28,176 people, with more than 67,784 injuries.
Since then, approximately 85% of Gazans have been displaced, all of whom are suffering from severe food insecurity, and the healthcare system has collapsed. Hundreds of thousands of people lack shelter, and aid trucks are entering the area at a lower rate than before the conflict began.
