AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Wednesday held a phone call with his Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam, reiterating Jordan’s full solidarity with Lebanon and condemning the "brutal" Israeli aggression against its territory.

 

Hassan also stressed the Kingdom's unwavering support for Lebanon’s security, stability, sovereignty, and the protection of its citizens, according to a Prime Ministry statement.

 

He also expressed support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to assert control over all Lebanese territories, reactivate national institutions, and ensure that weapons remain solely under state authority.

 

The prime minister said that, following the guidance of His Majesty King Abdullah, Jordan is ready to provide all possible assistance to Lebanon.

 

He also condemned the Israeli aggression, calling it a "violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty", and stressed that targeting civilians constitutes a clear breach of international law and humanitarian law.

 

Hassan warned that this dangerous escalation could further heighten tensions in the region, underscoring the urgent need for an immediate stop to hostilities and full implementation of the ceasefire agreement reached on 27 November 2024.

 

Also on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli aggression against Lebanon and the targeting of civilians, describing the strikes as a “flagrant violation” of international law and humanitarian law.

 

In a statement, the ministry said that the attacks breach Lebanese sovereignty and represent a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability.

 

It also stressed the urgent need for an immediate cessation of Israeli aggression and reaffirmed the importance of adhering to the ceasefire agreement reached on November 27, 2024.

 

It also called for the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to ensure that Lebanese state institutions can effectively carry out their responsibilities.

 

Reiterating Jordan’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s security, stability, and sovereignty, the ministry expressed support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to assert control over its entire territory, reactivate national institutions, and ensure that weapons remain under state authority.

 

The ministry urged the international community to uphold its responsibilities, take decisive action to compel Israel to halt violations, respect international law, and end all hostilities against Lebanon.