With harsh language, Jordan “condemned” Israel‘s decision to freeze the accounts of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, describing it as a dangerous escalation, a violation of historical rights, and a threat to regional stability.

It is important that all that is possible is done to deescalate tension in the Middle East, Greek Foreign Affairs Minister George Gerapetritis said on Monday, in joint statements with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.

Queen Rania announced the engagement of her daughter, Princess Iman bint Abdullah of Jordan, to Jameel Alexander Thermiotis of Greek origin.