
Jordan's King Abdullah has said that a generation of orphans has been created by the war in Gaza – while warning of the "catastrophic repercussions" if a ceasefire is not agreed.
King Abdullah made the remarks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on tour of the Middle East, his fourth such trip in the last three months. King Abdullah said that given America’s influence with Israel, it has an important role in bringing pressure for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians and to guarantee greater delivery of humanitarian aid.