I'm just very wary that once you start military operations in any country, it's very difficult to predict what the outcome is. Abdullah II of Jordan countrydifficultmilitary Change image and share on social
Through Hamas, Iran has been able to buy itself a seat on the table in talking about the Palestinian issue. And, as a result, through Hamas it does play a role in the issue of the Palestinians, as strange as that should sound. Abdullah II of Jordan buyhamairan share on social
In our view, successful reform is not an event. It is a sustainable process that will build on its own successes - a virtuous cycle of change. Abdullah II of Jordan buildchangecycle Change image and share on social
I'm not the type of person that is forced. Abdullah II of Jordan forcepersontype Change image and share on social
I have the responsibility of over four million people, and I am in a position to do good, to be able to bring about a new life for my people, and I will continue to move in that direction. It's a burden, but it needs to be done, and you have to have the courage and wisdom to see it through. Abdullah II of Jordan bringburdencontinue share on social
Fifty-seven countries in the world, a third of the United Nations, do not recognize Israel. In a way, I think North Korea has better international relations than Israel. Abdullah II of Jordan countryfiftyinternational Change image and share on social
Our response has been, 'Well, let's then make an effort to get the Israelis and the Palestinians to sit around the table.' That hasn't happened. So we only have ourselves to blame for this crisis. Abdullah II of Jordan blamecrisiseffort Change image and share on social
Whenever you have a crisis, you're always going to have the extremists taking advantage of the situation. Abdullah II of Jordan advantagecrisisextremist Change image and share on social
We have peace with Israel. We're actually the last man standing. So there is going to be immense pressure and people asking, 'Why are we having this relationship when it's not benefiting anybody?' Obviously, my answer is you always benefit from peace. Abdullah II of Jordan answerbenefitimmense share on social