Jordan Lashes Out at U.S. and Israel
The king of Jordan, a U.S. ally, has publicly criticized America and Israel over the fighting in Lebanon, and said the only way to achieve peace is to end Israeli occupation of Arab lands. Apparently the entire Mideast is against America and IsraelThe king of Jordan, a U.S. ally, has publicly criticized America and Israel over the fighting in Lebanon, and said the only way to achieve peace is to end Israeli occupation of Arab lands.
Apparently the entire Mideast is against America and Israel
AS CHAOS UNFOLDS, FIND SOLID GROUND…BBC:
King Abdullah of Jordan has publicly criticised the United States and Israel over the fighting in Lebanon.
He told Jordanian newspapers he was enraged by the war, and that continued fighting only weakened the voice of Middle East moderates such as himself.
He argued Israel’s attempt to destroy the militant Hezbollah group would not solve problems in the region.
He stressed the only way to achieve peace was to end the Israeli occupation of Arab lands.
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