Israel's Gantz, Jordanian king hold rare meeting in Amman
During the meeting, Jordanian King Abdullah II "reiterated the need to maintain calm in the Palestinian territories," according to the royal court.
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz held a rare public meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II in Amman on Wednesday. The pair discussed bilateral ties and regional security.
Gantz praised the visit in a tweet afterward.
It was an honor to visit the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and to be hosted by His Majesty @KingAbdullahII. Our meeting reflected the enduring ties and excellent cooperation between our countries. We are committed to working together for the security and prosperity of our nations. pic.twitter.com/wqx224fH1b
— בני גנץ - Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) January 5, 2022
Gantz’ office said the Israeli defense minister “praised the expansion of relations” between the two countries and “expressed [Israel’s] commitment to further develop security, economic and civilian exchanges."
