Amman, Nov. 10 (Petra) -- Palestinian Ambassador to Jordan Atallah Khairy and embassy staff offered condolences for the late Corporal Jawad Salaytah, on instructions from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

During his visit to the martyr's mourning house, Khairy said Salaytah is a martyr of both Jordan and Palestine, adding that the loss is shared by the two brotherly peoples.

He conveyed President Abbas’ condolences and sympathy to the martyr's family, also affirming the solidarity of the Palestinian leadership and people with Jordan over the loss.

In turn, Salaytah's family thanked President Abbas and the Palestinian brethern for their stance.

The family also praised the visit by the ambassador and embassy staff, which is a gesture that reflects the depth of the relations and historical ties between the Jordanian and Palestinian peoples.

//Petra// NQ