King, Spain PM renew call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah and President of the Government of Spain Pedro Sánchez, on Thursday, renewed their call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

 In a phone call, the two sides warned of the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Strip, stressing the need to work to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of aid at the required levels,according to a Royal Court statement.

 The King commended Spain’s call for a ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and respecting international humanitarian law.

 His Majesty stressed the importance of protecting civilians and countering hostile acts by extremist settlers against the Palestinians in the West Bank, the statement said.