DUBAI: Jordan has warned against potential Israeli military action in Rafah, an area in the southern Gaza Strip that is densely populated by Palestinian refugees.

Sufyan Qudah, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, reiterated Jordan鈥檚 firm rejection of Palestinian displacement, emphasizing the imperative of ending hostilities, protecting civilians, and facilitating their safe return to their homes.

He urged swift international intervention to halt Israel鈥檚 military campaign in Gaza, which has caused an 鈥渦nprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.鈥�

He also emphasized the urgent need for the UN Security Council to fulfill its responsibility by promptly imposing a ceasefire to avert further escalation.

Meanwhile, the ministry鈥檚 Operations and Consular Affairs Directorate disclosed ongoing efforts with relevant authorities to investigate the death of a Jordanian citizen in his residence in Ramallah in the West Bank.

The Jordanian Representative Office in Ramallah initiated procedures for repatriating the body of the deceased in coordination with the family once the investigation concludes.