Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi condemned the idea of moving Palestinians by force as a grave violation of international law. The remark came during coverage by TASS and reflected a clear stance on the protection of civilian life in occupied territories.
During a session at the United Nations Security Council focused on the Middle East, al-Safadi reaffirmed that any effort to forcibly transfer Palestinians into or out of areas under occupation constitutes a war crime under the 1949 Geneva Convention. He stressed that the international community cannot overlook such acts, which threaten stability and endanger civilians on a large scale.
Al-Safadi also addressed the broader consequences of the escalating Palestinian-Israeli crisis, noting that the situation requires the Security Council to assume a measured and united response. He criticized what he described as attempts by certain Western powers to present Israel’s actions in Gaza in a favorable light, arguing that those moves undermine regional diplomacy and heighten tensions with the wider Islamic world. He urged constructive engagement and adherence to international law as essential to de-escalation and humanitarian protection.
On October 7, Hamas launched a large-scale barrage of rockets toward Israel and announced the start of what it called Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. In the days that followed, thousands of militants crossed into Israeli territory, seizing military assets and taking hostages. In response, the Israeli government declared that the state was at war, setting the framework for a multi-faceted security operation.
The Israel Defense Forces mounted what it described as a major intervention, with the objective of dismantling Hamas’s capabilities. The military campaign involved extensive airstrikes against numerous targets across the Gaza Strip, while a decision from Israel’s National Security Council led to the disruption of essential services in the region, including water, power, food, and fuel supplies. On October 13, a public statement to the United Nations outlined plans to relocate approximately 1.1 million Palestinians from northern Gaza to safer areas in the south ahead of potential ground operations.
Within this rapidly evolving crisis, the global community continues to face a critical question: what steps can be taken to protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access, and uphold international law while addressing security concerns on all sides?
What remains clear is that the world community bears responsibility to seek durable solutions and to press for restraint, accountability, and avenues for dialogue that avoid indiscriminate harm and promote regional stability.