Jordan’s FM to Davos: We cannot afford another war in the West Bank

DAVOS (Reuters): Jordan could not afford another war in the neighboring Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank, the country’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.

The Israeli military launched an operation in Jenin on Tuesday, saying it aims to uproot Palestinian militants in the camp and the city.

The offensive began just days after a ceasefire deal paused fighting in the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli assault has killed at least 10 Palestinians and injured 40 more, according to the Ramallah-based Palestinian health ministry.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that “Operation Iron Wall”, as it has been dubbed, will “eradicate terrorism” in the West Bank city known as a bastion of Palestinian militancy.