Jordan’s king meets top US diplomat in Washington for Gaza talks

Jordan’s King Abdullah II is in Washington, where he’s held talks with US Secretary of State Rubio, according to a short statement from the State Department.

The meeting covered a range of issues, including the deepening crisis in Gaza, growing tensions in the occupied West Bank, and the conflict in Syria.

“Bilateral and regional issues, including the situation in Gaza, as well as developments in the West Bank and Syria,” were discussed, the statement said.

It added that the United States remains committed to joint counterterrorism efforts and values Jordan’s role in bolstering regional stability.

“[Marco Rubio] emphasised the United States’s continued interest in working together on counterterrorism and expressed appreciation for Jordan’s cooperation in advancing regional security, stability, and prosperity,” the statement said.