The Israeli government faces international disputes with some countries in the region, and this time they are Israel’s allies.
It started with Turkey. And now, it has expanded to Jordan.
King Abdullah of Jordan cautioned Israel to avoid the consequences of excessive force in Jerusalem during recent protests by Palestinian and Muslim demonstrators. The word of warning from Abdullah also reflects a sense that Israel is attempting to expand settlement activity around the holy city in an effort to fortify Jerusalem as Israel’s. A “ring” of settlements around Jerusalem would complicate dividing the city in the event of a final two-state solution.
Abdullah said in a statement:
“Jerusalem is a red line and any manipulation in this city would have disastrous repercussions on the security and stability of the region.”
Suffice it to say, it has been a bad week for Israel’s foreign affairs.
