Arab leaders warn against gravity of persistent military escalation CAIRO: King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reiterated on Monday that reaching a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian cause was the only way to restore security and peace in the region. The two leaders explored the situation during a phone call when they discussed efforts to renew calm in the Gaza Strip and ensure access to urgently needed humanitarian aid. They also warned against the gravity of persistent military escalation. Egypt has condemned — in the strongest terms — Sunday’s terrorist attack on a Jordanian site near the border with Syria. Three US soldiers were killed and 34 members of the American forces injured. El-Sisi emphasized his country’s position in full support of Jordan and reiterated its commitment to the kingdom’s security and stability, said a statement from Egypt’s presidency. Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt reaffirmed its strong condemnation of terrorist acts that threatened Jordan’s security and stability and expressed full solidarity with the country. The statement also expressed sincere condolences to the US and families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. The announcement stressed the necessity of confronting terrorism and rejecting violence to ensure stability in the region. US President Joe Biden has vowed to hold the perpetrators to account. It is the first time American military personnel have been killed by hostile fire in the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7.