Jordan Times, July 3, 2008 King, Mubarak say truce hoped to improve life in Gaza His Majesty King Abdullah and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday said they hope the Gaza truce would lead to a better life for residents of the coastal enclave. They said at a meeting at the Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh that the deal reached by Israel and Hamas, through an Egyptian mediation, would “lessen the suffering of the Palestinian people and lift the embargo on the Gaza Strip”. They also expressed their support for President Mahmoud Abbas’ efforts to end division between Palestinians. (see story) Jordan Times, June 19, 2008 We must find answers now’ His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday said it would be a serious mistake to miss the opportunities at hand this year to make peace. The ultimate goal, he said, is “to establish a sovereign, independent and viable Palestinian state... along with a secure and recognized Israel... in a region that is unified, at peace and ready to move forward”. Addressing an array of more than 280 participants, including some 30 Nobel Prize winners, at the inauguration of the 4th Petra Conference of Nobel Laureates in the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, King Abdullah said that throughout Jordan, and across the region, millions of people want to be part of a stable, moderate, modern Middle East (see full text of speech II see full story). OTHER RELATED ARTICLES: Arab joint action urged to stand up to challenges 'Kingdom backs Palestinian internal dialogue’ King Abdullah holds talks with Palestinian President ‘Israeli settlement policies threaten Palestinian rights’ Aid convoy heads to Palestinian territories today King Abdullah II to Address Oxford University ‘Only political solution would bring peace to Israel’ Bashir takes part in Arab League delegation to Lebanon Bashir, Azayzeh meet with Palestinian official 'King’s efforts aimed at establishment of independent Palestinian state’ ‘Peace deal should be reached before year-end’ King, Mubarak warn against ‘lack of enthusiasm’ for peace Monarch meets Abbas King renews call for continued US involvement in Mideast peace Oqla reviews means to boost cooperation with Palestinian adviser King, Carter discuss peace process King reviews progress in Palestinian-Israeli negotiations with Abbas King holds talks with Palestinian President King, Mubarak urge boost to Arab joint action King to hold talks with Mubarak in Cairo Palestinian economy should see improvement - King Jordan's Permanent Representative at Arab League heads Jordanian delegation to 20th Arab Summit King, Abbas discuss Arab summit Abbas expresses appreciation for King’s support Jordan seeks unified stand on challenges facing Muslims - Dahabi Bashir briefs Senate committee on King’s US visit King briefs Abbas on US visit Jordan condemns attacks against civilians We must win peace battle, alternative will plunge region into more chaos and violence-King King urges continued US engagement in Mideast peace King meets Bush today King: Failure in the peace process will threaten the security and stability of the Middle East Jordan demands immediate halt to Israeli aggression King, UN chief discuss regional peace Regional files should be closed without delay - King Economic reform key to Mideast stability - UN Judeh says Israeli measures recipe for extremism In Letter to Mubarak, King touches on Developments in Palestinian Territories Bashir, Walsh discuss peace process Queen Rania, JRF volunteers support local relief effort to send humanitarian supplies to Gaza and West Bank King reiterates importance of achieving progress in peace process FM urges Lebanese powers to accept Arab plan Queen Rania highlights humanitarian crisis in Gaza Gaza blockade risks peace - King ‘Jordanian nationality does not compromise refugees’ rights’ King discusses Gaza with Mubarak, Abbas Queen Rania calls for mobilising efforts in support of Palestinians in Gaza Jordan demands Israel end violations in Gaza Jordan to take part in conference on Palestinian refugees’ affairs King, Mohammad VI discuss ties, Mideast King, Bush discuss Middle East peace King, Abbas discuss Bush visit Arab initiative on Lebanon a step in the right direction - King Settlements stark violation to Annapolis agreements - King King, Abbas discuss peace, Bush visit 2007 Aid convoy arrives in West Bank King briefed on first round of Palestinian-Israeli talks Palestinians, Israelis can reach endgame - King King Holds Talks with Palestinian President King urges work to improve Amman-Damascus relations Int'l community should help boost peace process - FM Judeh Condemns Israeli Measures to Build 300 settlement units in East Jerusalem King reiterates support for PA World should ensure parties honour commitments - King King, Bush call for building on Annapolis peace meeting ‘Annapolis momentum should be maintained‘ Great hopes for US Middle East talks - Abbas ‘Israel should not miss opportunity’ King, Olmert discuss Annapolis preparations FM heads to US for Annapolis meeting Arab Foreign Ministers decide to attend peace meeting Annapolis should tackle all peace tracks - King US support key to peace - King King, Assad hold landmark summit King, Abbas discuss Mideast King, Rice discuss preparations King meets Arab leaders ‘Annapolis meeting starting point towards successful peace talks’ British, EU role key in Annapolis meeting - King Khatib calls for more effort to achieve genuine progress All chances must be exploited to move peace process forward - Judeh Fayez meets with Palestinian minister There are reasons for optimism over Annapolis meeting - King Jordan, Bahrain urge resumption of peace talks King, Abbas discuss Mideast King Meets Palestinian President Jordan hopes for positive outcome of Annapolis meeting King, Bush discuss preparations for international peace meeting Turkey’s Mideast role vital - King King, Abbas meet over peace process, conference King, Kuwait emir discuss regional issues, bilateral ties Khatib reiterates Jordan’s support for just, peaceful solutions to regional issues Jordan, Egypt insist peace meeting yield substance Khatib calls for concerted efforts ahead of conference Aid convoy heads to Palestinian territories Palestinian Red Crescent Society Values King Abdullah’s Support to the Palestinians King, Saudi Monarch discuss Mideast Aid convoy heads to Palestinian territories Final status issues priority - King King, Blair to discuss Mideast Intensified efforts urged ahead of peace meeting Jordan, UAE back peace efforts Jordanian, Egyptian Foreign Ministers Meet with Solana King, Mubarak Say Preparations for Peace Meeting Essential Khatib, Solana discuss preparations for Middle East peace conference King, Sarkozy say talks only way to Mideast peace Time factor crucial for peace - King Jordan, Saudi Arabia renew support for peace efforts Relief aid dispatched to Palestine King, Mubarak exchange views Royal directives dispatch medical aid to Palestinian hospitals Khatib to discuss Mideast prosperity in Jericho meeting Monarch, Mubarak discuss regional developments PM Bakhit meets Abbas over preparations for peace meeting Abbas meets with Bakhit today International conference should set timeframe — King King Holds Talks with Abbas Jordan backs PA efforts to restore security in Palestine Khatib says Blair Mideast tour ‘vital’ King Abdullah II meets with Secretary Rice, discussed efforts to move peace process forward Jordan calls for jump-starting Middle East peace process Foreign Minister Meets International Middle East Quartet Envoy King to meet Bush on Mideast peace Bush’s call for peace conference ‘step in right direction’ — King King warns Middle East conflict breeds more extremism, violence Khatib, Aboul Gheit delay visit to Israel King reiterates Jordan backs Palestinian unity Palestinian question is core regional issue — Bakhit Serious negotiations needed to revive peace process King calls for greater peace efforts by France, EU King urges EU to aid Palestinian educational, health institutions Majali calls for revival of Arab peace plan Commission calls for end to Israeli excavations in Jerusalem King urges US senators to engage in peace process King pledges support for Palestinian state Bakhit calls for unified stance on Palestine, Iraq King meets with Palestinian Israeli Business Council members King reviews regional developments with world leaders Bakhit calls for unified stance on Palestine, Iraq King urges end to Gaza infighting King urges Palestinian Factions to End Internal Fighting in Gaza King presses Olmert to endorse Arab plan, set peace timetable PM reiterates Jordan’s stand on Palestinian issue Palestinians welcome King’s key trip to Ramallah today 'Diminishing’ peace chance must be seized — King Khatib to meet Abul Gheit, Livni 'Arab peace plan historic chance’ King reiterates Palestinian state top Jordanian priority Majali calls on world parliaments to support Arab Peace Initiative Jordan to take part in Arab Peace Initiative committee meeting Jordan committed to refugee rights King calls on Israel to seize ‘historic chance for peace’ Jordan to take part in Arab Peace Initiative committee meeting King pushes for peace King reiterates importance of relaunching peace process   King meets with Chirac, urges EU support for Arab peace plan Israel must quit Arab land to coexist with Muslims — King King: The Arab Peace Initiative has gained Arab consensus King reaffirms importance of following up on summit recommendations Arab leaders call on Israel to accept land-for-peace offer Arab leaders revive peace plan at Saudi summit King, Ban talk peace offensive, head to Riyadh summit King Departs For Saudi Arabia Jordan underlines importance of reviving peace process Khatib says peace bid ‘serious’ offer Amman, Riyadh say summit should ‘readopt’ peace offer King hopes unity gov’t leads to Palestinian state King urges unified Arab stand to relaunch peace offer King warns of more violence if Mideast peacemaking fails Establishing Palestinian state top Jordanian priority — King King says Palestinian-Israeli talks should have clear goals King urges US support for Arab Peace Initiative King warns time running out to make peace progress King in new Mideast peace push Amman, Riyadh say commitment to Mecca deal guarantees Palestinian unity Aid convoy heads to Palestinian territories Jordan, Egypt urge Palestinians to unify ranks King urges Palestinians to meet Quartet conditions King urges US to back peace drive, warns of heightened tension King Meets Palestinian President King Urges Israeli Government to Revive the Peace Process with the Palestinians King says ‘unique’ opportunity now for reviving peace King, Putin to discuss Mideast issues, enhance ties Jordan urges prompt final status negotiations Abbas holds talks with Bakhit in Amman King strongly condemns Israeli actions FM: Jordan regrets Palestinian infighting Monarch condemns attack, Jordan denies infiltration Jordan hopes Fateh-Hamas talks would lead to progress King in Cairo today 2006 OTHER RELATED ARTICLES: Jordan still willing to host Abbas-Haniyeh talks King meets with US Task Force on Palestine King says stability hinges on restoring Palestinian rights King says stability hinges on restoring Palestinian rights Palestinian crisis Mideast core issue, King tells Bush King says no peace deal at expense of Jordan King Meets Palestinian President King warns 3 civil wars loom in Middle East King urges action plan for Palestinian government Lower House committee briefs UN team on Israeli abuse in occupied territories King says Palestinian unity gov’t to help break sanctions Reversal of disengagement with West Bank out of question — Bakhit Urgent need for Mideast stability, peace — King King warns Israeli military operations in Gaza aggravate Palestinian suffering King says Arab Peace Initiative offers comprehensive settlement King urges more efforts to advance Mideast peace Solution to Palestinian issue must for stability — King Aid convoys dispatched to Palestinian territories, Lebanon King Affirms the Importance of Rearranging the Palestinian Internal Scene King warns Palestinian statehood at risk PM, Abbas discuss Palestinian situation King, Mubarak urge end to Palestinian fighting Occupation, denial of Palestinian rights central grievance — King Failure of unilateral solutions proven to Israel, US — King Jordan vows continued support for Lebanon Palestinian issue should top Arab priorities — King King meets with Abbas, says coming months decisive Aid convoy arrives in West Bank Jordan, Egypt urge immediate return to peace talks King sees Mideast peril without peace King, D’Alema back Abbas’ unity efforts King stresses need for focus on peace process Greek FM meets with King, says Resolution 1701 'not perfect’ Amman, Riyadh renew support for Lebanese gov’t King calls for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon Abbas’ political faction to meet in Jordan tomorrow King reiterates support for Palestinian Authority, condemns Israeli attacks Ending Israeli occupation only solution — King Jordan sends aid to Palestinians King calls for end to Israeli aggression Jordan renews condemnation of military operations King Strongly Condemns Israeli Military Operation in Gaza Strip Gov’t calls for ending Gaza cycle of violence King, Saleh warn Israeli escalation threatens region King urges calm, warns against escalation Time to Break the Deadlock, King Tells Abbas, Olmert Jordan, Egypt urge Palestinian factions to discard differences King discusses outcomes of Olmert visit with Abbas King tells Olmert 2-state solution must be achieved Amman, Riyadh reject 'unilateral solutions’ for peace Negotiations, not unilateral moves, only way to make Mideast peace — King King pledges continued support for Palestinians Jordan, Kuwait call for resuming peace talks, aid to Palestinians King orders aid to Palestinians Bakhit calls on int’l community to further peace process King urges more efforts by Muslim states to push for Mideast peace Next two years crucial for Middle East peace — King Jordan, Egypt push for peace 'A strong Jordan is crucial to serving the Palestinian issue' Palestinians receive second aid shipment Jordan urges Quartet to revive peace talks Second shipment of urgent relief aid dispatched to Palestinian territories Jordan to continue contacts with international community to ensure aid for Palestinians — King World shouldn't abandon Palestinians — King Palestinian border refugees receive assistance King warns against disruption of aid to Palestinian Authority Public opinion leaders believe Hamas-led gov't should negotiate directly with Israel King, Chirac urge world to support Mideast peace King reiterates support for Arab Israelis King says EU role key to stability in Middle East King urges continued US support for peace process King says Palestinians' choice has to be respected Kingdom's relations with Hamas will depend on agenda of future Palestinian gov't — Bakhit Bakhit, Abbas discuss Palestinian elections King tells Palestinians to assure world of peace partnership Monarch stresses importance of peace process King Meets Abbas Peace process should not stop — King Jordan condemns Palestinian suicide attack Jordanian Delegation to Observe Palestinian Electoral Process Coming 2 years decisive for Palestinian state — King Kingdom signs cooperation protocol with Palestinian tourism ministry Hilayel meets with chief Islamic justice of Palestine King calls on Palestinians to unify ranks King Holds Discussion with Palestinian President 2005 King urges Israeli, Palestinian calm Premier reiterates support for Arab Israelis Church leaders call for peace in Iraq, Palestine and region Rafah border deal step forward — King Abbas briefs King on talks with Bush King reiterates support for PA Abbas, Sharon to meet Tuesday — King Qasrawi holds talks with Palestinian counterpart Mideast in critical period — King West Bank withdrawal will help achieve peace , Monarch tells Barak Badran to visit Palestinian territories Pullout revives hopes of returning home Jordan keen to maintain good ties with Arab Israelis Qasrawi, Erekat review Jordanian-Palestinian ties Palestinian, Jordanian officials initial Free Trade Agreement Rebuilding Palestinian economy after pullout priority — King Pullout coordination key — King   Jordan urges unity during withdrawal Economic and legal framework reflects current Palestinian plight — experts Qasrawi calls for implementation of Sharm El Sheikh accords Israel's withdrawal must be on time — Monarch Business ties speed Arab-Israeli peace — Shalom Gov't urged to secure release of all prisoners in Israel Badran reiterates Kingdom's support for Palestinians 7 Jordanian prisoners released by Israel to return today King, Abbas hold talks on Gaza withdrawal Badran meets with Arab Israeli delegation 'Israel should release all Jordanian prisoners' World should support Abbas, King tells congressmen Abbas committed to peace, King tells Bush Jordan's Ambassador to Israel visits Jordanian prisoners Jordan bids to repackage Arab offer to Israel Arab neighbors to Palestinian Territories to meet before Arab summit Jordanian prisoners in Israel to be released — minister Mulki's Israel visit to 'bring back warmth' between neighbours Jordanian Prisoners in Israel on Hunger Strike Tel Aviv should show 'strong political will' — Mulki King reiterates support for Palestinians 'Golden opportunity' for peace now — King King holds talks with Chirac, says London conference should revive Arab Peace Initiative King says Egypt summit should be built on to resume Palestinian-Israeli talks Moratinos meets Mulki, urges world to seize 'momentum of peace' New era as Abbas, Sharon declare ceasefire King, Mubarak hail Palestinian-Israeli 'determination' King Meets Abbas in Sharm Sheikh Palestinians, Israelis set to declare ceasefire Monarch holds talks with Assad, calls for reviving Arab initiative Abbas has work plan — King Mulki urges Syrian involvement in dialogue between Palestinian factions Jordan, Qatar urge resumption of Middle East peace talks Jordan, EU tell Israel to give PA leader chance King congratulates new Palestinian leader King meets Solana, says poll step towards peace 2004 King calls for supporting peace efforts King Calls on Israel to Assist the Palestinian Leadership King underlines need to support Palestinian elections Abbas, in Amman, says pullout must be part of roadmap King, Assad talk Mideast, ties issues Peace needs brave steps — King Jordanians, Israelis pinpoint new areas for cooperation during the next ten years Fayez Stresses Jordan's Full Support to Palestinians King to attend funeral of Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat Kingdom declares 3-day mourning King telephones Palestinian leader King Abdullah calls for implementation of Roadmap Weisglass' remarks 'dangerous' End offensive, King tells Israel Iraqi judges meet Arab, UN experts in Jordan on judicial reforms Lower House denounces Israeli operations in Gaza Occupation hinders reform — FM Muasher, Shalom talk prisoners, bilateral relations Jordan to back Palestinian UN campaign against barrier Jordan condemns strike Muasher criticizes Sharon's statements on roadmap Muasher meets Shaath Fayez Meets Palestinian Prime Minister PM discusses Iraqi, Palestinian situations with US congressional delegation Muasher, Beilin discuss peace process Parliament Supports King Abdullah's Stance King urges PA to reform RSS, JICA sign agreement to train Palestinians Jordan reiterates support for Palestinian rights Jordanian Relief Aid to Palestinian Town 'Qureia's resignation would be blow to peace process' PM urges int'l decision to 'remove hateful wall' Barrier, violence hinder peace talks — King Jordan ready to train Palestinians — King King Affirms Jordan's Readiness to Provide Support to the Palestinians Israeli pullout should be comprehensive — FM King, US lawmakers talk Mideast, bilateral issues Arab reform must come from within — King Jordan to help in restructuring Palestinian institutions Premier, Palestinian minister discuss latest developments Jordan along with Five Arab Countries to Set Up a Plan to Activate Peace Initiative Arabs ready for dialogue as distinct bloc — Muasher Palestinian refugees leave Ruweished camp to return to Iraq King highlights Arab commitment to peace Jordan welcomes Arab summit resolutions Jordan's position at the 16th Arab Summit Leaders talk conflicts, reform King discusses Palestinian issue with Egyptian president Jordan reiterates commitment to Arab peace initiative King, Mubarak discuss Rafah situation as government strongly condemns `the massacres' Jordan Condemns Escalation in Gaza Strip King urges world to commit to Palestinian state Regional deep crises obstacles to peace, prosperity — King Arab foreign ministers locked in difficult discussions about reform Bashir receives US delegation King puts roadmap on track King, US president to hold talks on roadmap, Iraq No solution to conflict without Palestinians — King The Quartet should 'take the lead' to enforce roadmap — Freivalds Muasher briefs Barnier on efforts to revive the peace process US committed to roadmap — FM Israel's assassination policy violates international law — Khader King urges US to commit to Palestinian state King condemns Rantisi assassination  Jordan strongly condemns 'brutal crime'  Lower House issues statement supporting King's peace efforts King urges US to commit to Palestinian state Foreign minister briefs Arafat on latest efforts to revive peace process King to Bush: Israel's Gaza pullout should be part of road map Pullout details expected in mid-April - Qureia King says Palestinian problem will remain central issue King, Assad say obstacles facing Arab summit must be removed Arab summit convening soon crucial — Muasher King, Bashir hold talks on Arab summit Gaza pullout must be in line with roadmap - FM Muasher discusses peace process with Italian, UN officials King deeply concerned for Palestinians' future Arab FMs discuss reforms, peace Deputies reiterate condemnation of Yassin assassination Foreign minister briefs Senate, Lower House committees on latest regional developments Protests continue Jordan condemns 'heinous crime' King Condemns the Assassination of Hamas Leader Jordan condemns Yassin assassination 'Terror will prevail unless Palestinian cause solved' Fayez, Qureia discuss 'disengagement' plan 'Gov't improving camp conditions' Fate of Palestinians in Ruweished camp still uncertain Jordan against wall, its route - FM King in Dublin to push for Mideast peace Jordan slams barrier at ICJ Issue of 'yellow card' holders resolved with Israel — Habashneh Jordan presents legal arguments against Israeli wall today Habashneh to present update on passport issue Candlelight vigil protests separation wall Israeli Barrier Illegal, FM Reiterates RCJA calls for Israeli compliance with UN resolutions Candlelight vigil planned to protest against separation wall Regional security can be achieved after Palestinians gain rights - King 'Jordan to help protect archaeological sites threatened by Israeli wall' Muasher, Ivanov discuss Mideast, bilateral issues Regional stability hinges on establishing Palestinian state, King tells Peres King, Assad Discuss Mideast, Bilateral Issues Protesters Want Israeli 'Segregation Wall' Down King Joins Calls for New Mideast Initiative Ending Arab-Israeli conflict the core challenge — King Jordan Coordinates Stands with Arab Countries on Israeli Separation Wall FM reiterates position against Israeli barrier FM warns against Israeli annexation of Palestinian lands Aid agency lauds Jordan's support for Palestinian refugees 'King, Mubarak expected to meet this week for talks on Palestinian situation' Foreign minister reiterates call for an end to violence in Palestinian lands King, Saudi leaders hold Mideast talks Lower House denounces continued Israeli aggression on Palestinians 'Jordan will never be alternative homeland' King, British PM discuss Palestinian, Iraq issues Muasher meets Musa, condemns Israeli Nablus raid 2003 Muasher, Russian envoy discuss peace talks King warns against emptying Jerusalem of Arab inhabitants PM urges Israel to end 'security policies' against Palestinians Israeli separation wall affects Jordan — King Regional situation demands utmost efforts, King tells Bush Jordan welcomes efforts to revive peace talks — Khader Interior minister holds talks with Palestinian minister Palestinian, Israeli politicians meet to reactivate peace process Kingdom backs UN resolution on Arafat King warns against rivalry, disputes among Palestinians FM meets Solana, Shaath Jordan calls for overcoming differences, rejects assault Israeli separation wall 'political blunder' — Muasher King concerned over spreading of violence in Palestinian territories No alternative to roadmap — King American Methodists discuss 'roadmap' with gov't officials King says isolating Arafat not helping Abbas King briefed by Abbas on Washington visit King calls on Israel to release Palestinian prisoners King renews call for Iraq self-gov't, roadmap implementation States hosting Palestinian refugees conclude meeting Muasher, Larson discuss roadmap Muasher calls on Tel Aviv to remove 'security' fence FM to meet with Israeli officials Jordan, Ireland hail Palestinian-Israeli accord Roadmap will be carried out eventually — King Quartet criticizes Israel's policy of assassinations Common ground found between Palestinians, Israelis — poll Peace opportunities of WEF, Quartet meetings must be seized — King King urges 'friends of peace' to stay the course Jordan says Israel must stop assassinations King stresses Palestine question remains core of Arab-Israeli conflict King: Aqaba summit a serious step towards implementing roadmap FM reiterates Jordan's support for Palestinians King, Burns discuss summits, roadmap

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