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    POSITION PAPER

    Delegation: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan


    Delegate: Ariana Belén Guillén Salazar
    Committee: Disarmament and international Security Committee (DISEC)
    Topic: Middle East Conflict 2024 (Israel-Palestine)

    The Arab-Israeli conflict, which has caused over 29,000 deaths since 1948, continues to destabilize the Middle East. The
    recent G20 initiative to establish an energy, communications, and transportation corridor between India and Europe, passing
    through the territories of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel, has generated a volatile environment
    in the Middle East. Jordan, being a key country in this region, faces significant challenges due to the tensions between Israel
    and Palestine, exacerbated by the new “Intifada” and the subsequent military actions. Despite being one of the few Arab
    nations maintaining formal relations with Israel, Jordan has been a strong critic of Israel's military intervention in Gaza.
    Currently, these relations are at one of their lowest points. Jordanian Foreign Minister Haysan Afami accused Israel of
    committing "war crimes" in Gaza, where the population of 2.2 million has seen at least 75% (around 1.7 million) displaced
    within the territory, he announced support for South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice
    supported by 26 contries as well as institutions like the Arab League and the Organization for Islamic Cooperation.. In
    November, Jordan withdrew its ambassador from Israel and halted a bilateral water and solar energy agreement in protest
    of Israeli actions. Additionally, overnight between April 13 and 14, Jordan’s air force joined a U.S.-led coalition effort to
    help repel Iran’s direct attack on Israel with more than 300 missiles and drones. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s
    policy focuses on maintaining regional stability, supporting a solution for two countries, and managing its international
    commitments to ensure peace and security.

    The UN and other international organizations have taken multiple measures to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and
    regional instability. UN Security Council Resolutions, such as Resolution S/RES/242 and Resolution S/RES/338, have
    been fundamental in peace efforts. Resolution S/RES/242, adopted after the Six-Day War in 1967, calls for the withdrawal
    of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied during the conflict and the recognition of every state in the area's right to
    live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries. Resolution S/RES/338, passed in 1973, calls for a ceasefire in the
    Yom Kippur War and urges the implementation of Resolution S/RES/242 in all its parts. The Hashemite Kingdom of
    Jordan has consistently supported these resolutions and actively participated in peace negotiations, including the Oslo
    Accords, which established a framework for future relations between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization
    (PLO), and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which offers normalization of relations between Arab countries and Israel in
    exchange for a full withdrawal from the occupied territories and a just settlement of the Palestinian refugee crisis.
    Nationally, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has maintained diplomatic relations with the State of Israel since the Wadi
    Araba Peace Treaty in 1994, which formally ended the state of war between the two nations and established mutual
    recognition and cooperation. Additionally, Jordan has worked closely with international organizations to provide
    humanitarian aid to refugees and promote regional development. For instance, Jordan hosts over s2,562,628 Palestinian
    refugees, according to UNRWA, showcasing its commitment to humanitarian support and regional stability.
    Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan proposes the following solutions to address the issues at hand, under the initiative named
    “Middle East Harmony (MEH)” which is divided into three pillars: [1] Promotion of Dialogue and Meditation:
    Facilitate peace talks between The State of Israel and The State of Palestine through international meditation under UN
    and Arab League sponsorship. Objective: Reduce tensions and advance towards a two-state solution. Supervision by the
    UN security Council and a joint monitoring committee ensures feasibility, drawing from successful precedents like Camp
    David agreements. [2] Enhanced Inspection Protocol for Arms Control: the establishment of an inspection protocol
    for the Middle East. With the objective to promote transparency and trust among states regarding military capabilities and
    arms control. Developing a framework that allows unannounced inspections of military installations by a designated UN
    agency. [3] Economic Development and Regional Cooperation: Initiate economic development initiatives in the
    Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the State of Palestine to foster self-sufficiency and stability. Objective: Address root
    causes of conflict through infrastructure, education, and job training projects. Funding facilitated by international
    development banks and public-private partnerships, overseen by a joint regional development committee under UN and
    agency supervision, ensuring practical implementation. It is crucial to emphasize that these initiatives are not subject to
    influence by international or external actors that might impact their decision-making as sovereign nations. The Hashemite
    Kingdom of Jordan reaffirms its commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, advocating for
    sustainable solutions with robust international collaboration.

    Bibliography:

    ● Security council resolution 338: Ceasefire in the middle east. (n.d.). Peacemaker.un.org. Retrieved May 23, 2024,
    from https://peacemaker.un.org/middleeast-resolution338

    ● Riedel, B. (2018, 11 september). The Oslo Accords at 25: The view from Jordan. Brookings.
    https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-oslo-accords-at-25-the-view-from-jordan/

    ● Jordan reaffirms Arab Peace Initiative at UN. (2017, April 22). Jordan Times.
    https://jordantimes.com/news/local/jordan-reaffirms-arab-peace-initiative-un

    ● (N.d.-a). Timesofisrael.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024, from https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordans-help-against-


    iran-shows-relationship-with-israel-still-strong-despite-gaza/

    ● (N.d.-b). Peacemaker.un.org. Retrieved May 23, 2024, from


    https://peacemaker.un.org/sites/peacemaker.un.org/files/IL%20JO_941026_PeaceTreatyIsraelJordan.pdf

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