Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told CNN that the cancellation of a summit with US President Joe Biden came in response to Tuesday’s deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza , and said the decision aimed to create a more favorable environment for resolving the current conflict between Israel and Hamas.

“We had a long and in-depth discussion with the Americans and we came to the conclusion that the presidential charter, the office of the president, is very important,” Safadi said in an interview with CNN’s Becky Anderson, emphasizing the “role key” that plays The United States is able to manage the crisis, now and beyond.

“I think everyone came to the conclusion that it is better not to have a president in these circumstances, because what people were waiting for was a decision to end the war. Obviously, this decision does not “It’s not close,” he said.

Jordan and the United States continue to work to find a solution for the region, Safadi added, saying that “America’s role is simply indispensable.”

Safadi’s comments come a day after Tuesday’s explosion at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital. After the explosion, Jordan canceled a planned summit with Biden and the leaders of Jordan, Egypt and the Palestinian autonomous government. A White House official told reporters that Biden, who had visited Israel, would postpone his trip to Jordan after consulting with King Abdullah II.

Gaza authorities blamed the hospital explosion on Israel, while the Israeli military said its intelligence services had proven it was a “failed rocket launch” by the Palestinian group of Islamic Jihad. The group denied the Israeli claims.

The United States currently believes that Israel is “not responsible” for the explosion, according to the National Security Council.

However, in his interview with CNN, Safadi reiterated Jordan’s belief that Israel was responsible, saying: “Everyone here believes Israel is responsible. The Israeli military says that’s not the case…but to be honest, try to find anyone who believes that. in this part of the world.

He called for an independent international investigation to establish the truth.

Safadi also stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the increasing casualties and economic impact. He welcomed Israel’s agreement to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza from Egypt as a possible step towards a ceasefire and stressed the importance of prioritizing peace instead. than in war.

“We are looking for a humanitarian corridor that would bring medicine, food and other supplies to Gazans. We have a hospital that has been operating in Gaza since 2009. Within a week it will run out of supplies and will no longer be able to operate “So we haven’t seen that happening. Yes, it’s happening, it will be a first step in minimizing what is a war crime by denying people access to food and water.” he added.

Safadi reiterates firm stance against transfer of Palestinian population to Jordan

Safadi reaffirmed the country’s unwavering position against any attempt to relocate the Palestinian population to Jordan.

“We will not allow Israel to transfer the crisis to Jordan,” Safadi told CNN’s Becky Anderson on Wednesday. “If there is a real attempt to do that, the Palestinians don’t want it. The Jordanians don’t want it.”

“So, let me be honest, it will be a new war in the region. It will expand the conflict zone, it will not bring peace. Therefore, let us not be mistaken. Our position is unshakable,” he said. continued Safadi. “We will never allow the transfer of the Palestinian population to Jordan. This would give the conflict a whole new dimension that would be dangerous and disastrous for the entire region.”

He stressed that such a transfer would constitute a violation of international law and could worsen the conflict in the region. Safadi stressed the importance of a two-state solution and urged the international community to work for peace to avoid further escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

“Israel has to understand this. The world has to understand that – and let me warn you here, and we say this as a country that, you know, has very good relations with all of our Western friends and allies – the growing perception from the streets seeing this unequivocal support for Israel in this war,” he said. “There is a growing perception that this is a war between Westerners, Arabs and Muslims. This is a place we do not want to go.”