Casa Real redesigns its agenda

There are only four days left until the monarchs travel to Jordan on a state trip and the war situation is becoming more complicated in the Middle East. The attacks between Iran and Israel in the last 48 hours have forced the Royal House to redesign the agenda of activities Felipe and Letizia: They confirm that “today” the official visit is being maintained but they admit that “given the circumstances” they are “reexamining the format and program of the trip.” They also add that they are “in permanent contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Jordanian Royal House” to make any decision.

The preparations for this trip have been a great challenge from a logistical and security point of view due to its proximity to Israel and Palestine and the Gaza Strip area, which is suffering from the Israeli military offensive after the attacks carried out in October last year. by Hamas. The conflict has intensified in the last 48 hours: Iran attacked Israel this Tuesday, a day after the Israeli army began a ground invasion in southern Lebanon. Some 180 ballistic missiles have hit Tel Aviv and represent retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniya in July, as well as that of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last Friday. “We are on high alert, both defensive and offensive. We will defend the citizens of the State of Israel. This attack will have consequences. We have plans and we will act when and where we decide,” said Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesman.

The recommendation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Royal House is clear: do not approach the border. The war has involved coordination of Spanish and Jordanian forces to guarantee the security of the four kings and protect Amman, the capital.

During the stay of Felipe VI and Letizia in Jordan, two gala dinners are planned, the one that Abdullah II and Rania will offer to their guests and the one that the Kings of Spain will offer to their hosts as appropriate in their honor. The monarch is also expected to give the traditional speech and to meet with Letizia with the Spanish community living in Jordan.