Gantz: Netanyahu not doing enough to promote relations with Jordan

• Date: 15 March 2021
• Published date: 15 March 2021
• Author: Arutz Sheva Staff
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

"The deterioration of relations between Israel and Jordan is very risky," Gantz warned in an interview with i24NEWS and Israel Hayom correspondent Ariel Kahana.

"Unfortunately, Netanyahu is not doing enough [to promote relations] as he should," he charged.

The spat with Jordan began last Wednesday, when Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein canceled his visit to the Temple Mount following an incident at the Allenby Crossing.

The visit had been closely coordinated between Jordanian and Israeli officials, but when the Crown Prince arrived with his entourage, it became clear that the Jordanians had not complied with the earlier agreement and had brought significantly greater security.

Israel did not agree to the entry of additional security guards, and the entourage and prince returned to Amman.

On Thursday, Netanyahu's visit to the United Arab Emirates was cancelled after Jordan did not approve the flight path over its territory in time.

Gantz on Sunday...