Jordan's Position on the Palestinian Issue
All of the Palestinian issue's elements are thought to be fundamental to the regional conflict. One of the main tenets of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the Palestinian issue is Jerusalem. It is the essence of the Palestinian problem, encompassing aspects related to nationalism, ethnicity, and religion. The Jordanian, Arab, and Islamic political discourse has centered on the need for any political process to result in the termination of Israeli occupation of Arab territory, including Jerusalem, which was seized in 1967, in order to achieve a fair and nonviolent resolution to this protracted conflict. It also highlights the acceptance of the Palestinian people's right to self-determination on their land and country, as well as the rights of Palestinian refugees to return and be compensated in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions. If not, there will be more dangers and difficulties for the security and peace of the region and the world. Because Jerusalem has national, Arab, Islamic, and Christian components, it is the central issue in the Arab-Israeli conflict and has the potential to become internationally mediated, evading control and governance.
The following succinctly summarizes the fundamental principles that underpin Jordan's stance on the Palestinian issue:
First and foremost, the Jordanian state has a paramount interest in seeing the creation of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state along the lines of June 4, 1967, with its capital located in East Jerusalem. For Jordan and the Arab world, achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace is a strategic decision. For this reason, we are in favor of earnest attempts to reach a two-state solution through defined timelines and procedures.
Second: Any ultimate resolution must take into account all fundamental concerns while adhering to international legitimacy and the established frameworks for the peace process, particularly the Arab Peace Initiative in its entirety.
Thirdly: The Jordanian state's vital interests are immediately impacted by all key issues, including refugees, Jerusalem, security, borders, settlements, and water. These crucial Jordanian interests must be completely taken into account and met in their settlement.
Fourthly: Jordan will not abide by any agreements or frameworks that do not properly protect and serve its paramount interests concerning all fundamental matters, particularly security, refugees, and Jerusalem. Anything that could jeopardize its security or the security of its residents, alter its boundaries in any manner, close or distant, or put its sovereignty in jeopardy, especially if it meant creating an independent, sovereign state modeled after the one that existed on June 4, 1967, with its capital in East Jerusalem.
Fifth, in accordance with UN resolutions, Jordan will not stand for any violation of the rights of its Palestinian refugees, particularly the right of return and compensation. As the greatest host nation for Palestinian refugees, Jordan has obligations and rights that must be met.
Sixth: East Jerusalem is occupied land and has to be the capital of the Palestinian state, according to Jordan's consistent stance. As a result, it will not accept any plan or agreement that causes East Jerusalem to cease to be an occupied city. Like all other Palestinian regions taken by Israel in 1967, East Jerusalem's occupation must cease.
Jordan will continue its responsibility to look after, defend, maintain, and oppose any violations that threaten East Jerusalem, its sanctities, and its people with regard to Islamic and Christian holy places, in accordance with the custodianship and guardianship role that His Majesty the King has taken on.