King expresses concern over developments in Gaza

Amman
18 May 2007

His Majesty King

Abdullah expressed his deep concern over the devastation in the Gaza Strip, following deadly internecine

conflict and Israeli military action. During a telephone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud

Abbas, King Abdullah called for unity between Palestinian factions urged them to exercise restraint. The

King Abdullah warned that Israeli military action would worsen the life of the innocent Palestinian citizens

in Gaza.