Spain, Jordan discuss need to prevent civilian killings in Gaza

GENEVA

Spain's prime minister and Jordan's king on Wednesday discussed the need to put an end to the civilian killings in Gaza.


"I just spoke with King Abdullah II from Jordan," Pedro Sanchez said on X. "I have thanked him for his efforts to achieve a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and avoid a crisis in the region."

"We have also addressed the need for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and an end to the killing of innocent civilians," Sanchez added.

Gaza is already experiencing a dire humanitarian crisis with no electricity, while water, food, fuel and medical supplies are running out.

The conflict began on Oct. 7 when Hamas initiated Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, a multi-pronged surprise attack that included a barrage of rocket launches and infiltrations into Israel by land, sea, and air. It said the incursion was in retaliation for the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and growing violence by Israeli settlers.

The Israeli military then launched Operation Swords of Iron against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip.

UN chief Antonio Guterres has called for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” to ease the “epic human suffering.”

At least 3,478 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, while the figure stands at more than 1,400 people in Israel.