Jordan Denounces Israel's Threat to Expel Palestinians, XINHUA

From: Xinhua (China) | Date: February 5, 2002 | Copyright information

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AMMAN, February 5 (Xinhua) -- The Jordanian government has denounced as irresponsible an Israeli minister's threat to expel Palestinians to Jordan, saying such remarks would only serve enemies of peace in the Middle East.

Any remarks suggesting the transfer of Palestinians to Jordan reflected "the sterile minds known for their hostility towards Palestine and Jordan, and only serve extremists and the enemies of peace." said Cabinet Spokesman Mohammad Adwan in a statement carried by the semiofficial Jordan Times on Tuesday. Jordan's sovereignty is above all ...