LONDON: Jordan’s King Abdullah on Sunday met with World Food Programme Executive Director Cindy McCain in Amman to discuss the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, the Jordan News Agency reported. The monarch emphasized the role of global organizations such as the WFP in urging the international community to step up efforts to ensure the delivery of food, water, medication, and fuel to Gaza, as well as safeguarding medical and relief infrastructure in the strip. The meeting also explored ways to enhance the partnership between Jordan and the WFP, particularly in addressing the challenges of food insecurity among refugees and host communities. McCain lauded the WFP’s decades-long partnership with Jordan and the important role the Kingdom played in safeguarding regional stability and facilitating aid to Gaza. She also called for the protection of civilians and the sustained flow of supplies of food, medicine, and emergency assistance into Gaza. The meeting was attended by Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi, and Director of the King’s Office Jafar Hassan. Also on Sunday, the Jordanian king met with UK Defence Senior Adviser to the Middle East and North Africa Air Marshal Martin Sampson. The talks focused on the situation in Gaza, and King Abdullah pointed out the need for an international effort to pressure Israel to stop the war and siege on the Palestinian coastal city. He also warned that the continuation of the Israel-Hamas war could push the region into catastrophe. During the meeting, they also discussed ties between the UK and Jordan.