Amman, July 26 (Petra) - The Senate's Committee on Arab, International Affairs and Expatriates, chaired by Senator Omar Razzaz, discussed on Sunday the rapidly evolving military and political developments in the region and their implications for Jordan and other Arab countries.

Committee members said the changing regional landscape presents challenges that require intensified efforts to strengthen security and stability and enhance joint Arab action.

They said Jordan, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II, continues to play a balanced and pivotal role in addressing regional and international issues, guided by its longstanding principles of respect for international law, support for legitimate rights, and the promotion of dialogue and diplomacy as the means to resolve crises.

The committee also underscored the importance of highlighting the King's diplomatic and political efforts in support of regional issues, saying they reflect Jordan's and its leadership's respected standing in the international community.

Members condemned the continuing escalation in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in the West Bank, citing repeated attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers and the Israeli military, as well as ongoing incursions into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound. They warned that such actions could further undermine regional security and stability.

The committee also reviewed developments in the Gaza Strip, stressing the need to reach a comprehensive and just political solution to end the conflict and bring an end to the humanitarian crisis, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions.

It also reaffirmed its rejection of any attacks or practices that violate the sovereignty of states or threaten their security and stability, including what it described as repeated Iranian attacks against a number of Arab countries, and stressed the need to respect international law.

//Petra// AF