Amman, Jordan – Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi affirmed during a panel discussion at the Aspen Security Forum in the United States that the two-state solution remains the only viable path to achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the region.
Safadi emphasized that Jordan, which embraces this solution as the region’s sole hope, questions the absence of any clear plan from the Israeli government to achieve peace.
Israel is being asked to present a clear vision.
Safadi questioned the Israeli government’s alternatives, asserting that its pronouncements amount to nothing more than statements devoid of any practical vision. At the same time, the government demands guarantees of security and stability from the international community. He added, “If the Israeli government rejects the two-state solution, it must present a clear alternative plan; otherwise, it is merely undermining diplomatic efforts without offering any solutions.”
Warnings against undermining the two-state solution
Safadi warned that the current situation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip is “extremely dangerous.” He noted that ongoing Israeli measures, including accelerated settlement expansion and the facilitation of land annexation, are illegal and undermine the prospects for peace. He emphasized that these practices not only weaken the chances for peace but also threaten Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. Furthermore, they raise existential questions about the future of millions of Palestinians.
Just peace as a strategic option
Safadi emphasized that Jordan seeks peace, but not just any peace; rather, a “just peace” that guarantees the Palestinian people their right to freedom and the establishment of their independent state. He noted that this peace would also guarantee Israelis security and acceptance within their regional environment. He stated that the pace of settlement construction in recent years has surpassed that of previous decades. Consequently, the continuation of these policies constitutes a direct obstacle to any just political settlement that would end the sources of tension in the region and ensure its future stability.
