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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Jordanian King condemns Israeli expansionism at UN General Assembly

Sep 22, 2026 11:54 AM CT New York, United States diplomacy,un,regional-tensions,jordan,israel

Summary

King Abdullah II of Jordan addressed the United Nations, characterizing Israel's actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and southern Syria as an 'expansionist appetite' that threatens regional stability. This diplomatic statement reinforces the Arab consensus against Israeli territorial and military incursions, highlighting the diplomatic isolation of Israel in the region.

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Jordan's king tells UN Israel's 'expansionist appetite' is a regional threat Jordan's King Abdullah II told the United Nations on Tuesday that Israel's "expansionist appetite" poses a threat to the Middle East, pointing to its actions in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and southern Syria. "This Isra...

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Accused by Jordan of having an 'expansionist appetite' and posing a threat to the Middle East through actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and southern Syria.

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"The UN Secretary-General's condemnation of Gaza operations and call for a two-state solution aligns with the Jordanian King's characterization of Israeli actions as expansionist threats to stability, both occurring at the same UN session."