Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi urged international intervention to halt what he described as “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in London. Safadi emphasized the dire humanitarian situation in northern Gaza and criticized the Israeli government for ignoring global concerns.

As Blinken concluded his Middle East diplomatic tour, Safadi noted that the regional conflict continues to worsen due to Israel’s refusal to listen to external voices. He called for immediate action to address the escalating crisis.

Blinken responded by expressing a commitment to urgently seek a diplomatic resolution to Israel’s offensive, particularly concerning the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon. While he met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, he emphasized the importance of protecting civilians but did not call for a ceasefire.

During the discussions, Blinken highlighted the necessity of implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which mandates the disarmament of non-state groups in Lebanon, including Hezbollah.

In recent developments, an Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in southern Lebanon, prompting Mikati to label the attack a “war crime” aimed at intimidating the media and concealing Israeli actions.

Overall, both leaders stressed the urgent need for protecting civilians and addressing the deteriorating situation in the region.