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By: Ziad Al-Baloush
​I watched it, and listened to it, just as the world watched and listened to it.
​It was no ordinary speech; it called things by their true names.
​The podium of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly witnessed an extraordinary speech delivered by His Majesty King Abdullah II, transitioning from an appeal to conscience to holding the international system accountable, bearing a precise and firm diagnosis of the crises surrounding the region—particularly the Palestinian cause and the rapid developments in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
​The address was not merely a traditional diplomatic review, but rather a high-level political document that redefined Jordan's position with unprecedented courage and candor before the international community.
​His Majesty pointed directly, identifying the aggressors and war criminals without hesitation.
​From Appealing to Conscience to Holding the System Accountable
A deep analytical reading of the speech reveals a fundamental shift in how the world is addressed. While previous speeches focused on awakening human conscience and warning of humanitarian tragedies, this year’s address focused on holding the international system accountable and confronting it with its direct responsibilities and paralyzed tools. The speech implicitly asked: "What will the world do with what it knows?", elevating the discussion from reacting to tragedy to testing the seriousness and enforcement capacity of international law.
​Deconstructing the "Temporary" Turned Permanent
The speech highlighted a crucial political concept when His Majesty noted that every new violation was treated internationally as a temporary measure, until these measures accumulated and turned into a sustainable reality, which in turn became the declared approach of the occupying power. This accurate diagnosis confronts the international community with a dangerous truth: the policy of "managing the conflict" rather than "resolving it" is what led the region to this level of savagery and arrogance, stressing that events in Gaza and the West Bank represent a continuous, interconnected path that cannot be fragmented or treated as isolated incidents.
​Constants of National Security and Hashemite Custodianship
Alongside the regional dimension, the address was resolute in expressing Jordan's higher national interests. The King emphasized protecting the Kingdom's security and strategic interests, including border and water security, explicitly rejecting attempts to expand the conflict or Israeli meddling across the region. The speech also reaffirmed the sacred historical Hashemite Custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem as a solid defense against judaization and division projects.
​The Power of Words and Stance in Times of Challenge
The address affirmed that a nation's strength is measured not solely by its size or hypothetical military arsenal, but by its ability to speak out and stand firm when speech carries high political and economic costs. Jordan, through its leadership, presented a sober model grounded in principles, values, and openness, delivering a stern message to the West and the international system that a just and comprehensive peace is the only path to sustainable security, and that double standards undermine trust in the global order.
​In conclusion, King Abdullah II's speech serves as a final alarm bell for the international community—a document reminding the world that the future is forged through courage in decision-making and enforcing justice, not by turning a blind eye to persistent injustice.
​Source: Ziad Al-Baloush