Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Amman on Tuesday to discuss various security challenges facing the countries and the region, a day before President Isaac Herzog was to hold an official visit to the kingdom
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According to a tweet published by Gantz, the minister discussed the measures Israel was undertaking in order to ensure freedom of worship in Jerusalem and highlighted the need to continue security coordination and promote steps to improve the lives of Palestinians while addressing Israel's security concerns.
Gantz and the king met at his palace and discussed the recent terrorist attacks in Israel, perpetrated by Islamic State sympathizers. Gantz blessed the Muslims with the traditional Ramadan Kareem ("Generous Ramadan") ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan, during which many fast during the day for an entire month.
Later on Tuesday, Reuters reported that Israeli President Isaac Herzog will hold talks with King Abdullah in Jordan on Wednesday. Herzog is to meet Abdullah in what was described by Jerusalem as a historic presidential visit. This would be the second time Herzog visits Jordan, but only the first official visit.
Herzog will receive an official ceremony at the king's palace and the two leaders will meet privately, followed by a bilateral meeting with both teams.
"The two sides will discuss the bolstering of ties between the two nations, the stability of the region ahead of the upcoming holidays, and the promotion of peace and normalization, along with the seizing of opportunities presented to both sides."
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