Jordan king: Global powers must stop Israel's 'ugly war against civilians'

Jordan's King Abdullah said the international community should push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza to stop a humanitarian catastrophe caused by Israel's "ugly war against civilians".

In remarks made during a meeting with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday, King Abdullah said global powers should force Israel to comply with international law to protect civilians.

He added that the international community must ensure Israel heeds calls to allow the uninterrupted flow of aid into the besieged enclave.