Senate President Faisal Fayez reaffirmed the strength of Jordan-U.S. relations on Wednesday, emphasizing Jordan's commitment under King Abdullah II's directives to expand strategic and economic partnerships with Washington to serve mutual interests.
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Fayez made his remarks during a meeting held by the Senate's Arab, International Affairs, and Expatriates Committee, chaired by Senator Omar Razzaz, with a delegation of advisers representing members of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.
The meeting focused on regional developments, escalations, the ongoing Israeli aggression against Palestinians, and Israel’s non-compliance with the U.S.-backed ceasefire agreement in Gaza that had earned international support.
Fayez urged the United States and the wider international community to exert practical pressure on Israel to halt its aggressive and expansionist policies, stop settler violence in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem, and end land annexation and settlement construction.
He praised U.S. financial and economic support for the Kingdom amid regional challenges, reiterating that Jordan remains a cornerstone of regional stability. "Any attempts to tamper with Jordan's security will have grave repercussions for the entire region," Fayez warned.
Addressing Iranian attacks targeting Jordanian territory, the Senate President firmly rejected any violations of the Kingdom's or Gulf nations' sovereignty, recalling King Abdullah's clear stance that Jordan will not become an arena for regional conflicts or a launchpad for attacks against allied countries.
"Jordan is a state of peace and stability committed to good neighborliness," Fayez stated. "However, these clear positions have not deterred the Iranian regime and its regional proxies from targeting Jordan with missiles and drones—a direct threat to our territorial integrity and citizens that is completely unacceptable."
He called on the international community to uphold its responsibilities by reining in Iranian aggression, enforcing international law, and recognizing that Jordan's security is intrinsically linked to Gulf security.
Fayez reiterated King Abdullah's diplomatic efforts to achieve regional peace, underscoring that long-term stability hinges on establishing an independent Palestinian state via the two-state solution. He firmly rejected any settlement schemes at the expense of Jordan's core national interests, citing the King’s "Three Noes": No alternative homeland, no re-settlement, no forced displacement, and Hashimite Custodianship over Holy Sites as a red line.
For his part, Senator Omar Razzaz highlighted the resilience of the Jordanian economy amid regional crises, noting the necessity of continued international backing for infrastructure, water, and development projects. Razzaz emphasized expanding dialogue with the U.S. Congress to champion Jordan’s strategic role, warning that continued Israeli violations and settlement expansions in Gaza and the West Bank undermine regional peace prospects.
Members of the Senate committee echoed that the Jordan-U.S. dynamic represents an enduring strategic alliance rather than a temporary arrangement, stressing that continued American diplomatic and economic support remains critical to preserving regional balance.
