Jordan's king says Jerusalem is "red line"

AMMAN, March 20 (Xinhua) -- King Abdullah II of Jordan said on Wednesday that his position on Jerusalem is "unwavering" and all the Jordanian people are with him.

King Abdullah affirmed that his country's commitment to the holy city is clear, as Jordan has a historical duty towards Jerusalem as well as the Islamic and Christian holy sites there.

"To me, Jerusalem is a red line, and all my people are with me," the Jordanian monarch said in a Royal Court statement.

"No one can pressure Jordan on this matter, and the answer will be no. All Jordanians stand with me on Jerusalem. At the end of the day, Arabs and Muslims will stand with us as well," he said during his visit to Zarqa, north of Amman, where he met with representatives and key figures from the governorate.

Commenting on reported attempts to make Jordan an alternative homeland for the Palestinians, the king said "to anyone who speaks about an alternative homeland, the answer is no." Enditem