Jordan and ICRC coordinate preparations for Humanity in War conference

Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi held a phone call with Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), on Wednesday to coordinate high-level preparations for the upcoming "Humanity in War" conference. The discussion focused on humanitarian diplomacy and the urgent need for adherence to international law in conflict zones across the Middle East. Humanitarian Law in Focus The call serves as a formal planning session for the conference, which aims to address the deteriorating conditions for civilians in regional war zones. Safadi and Spoljaric evaluated the logistical and thematic requirements for the event, emphasizing the role of the ICRC in providing neutral aid. The conversation included an assessment of current humanitarian corridors and the legal frameworks protecting non-combatants. Jordan remains a critical hub for humanitarian logistics, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the "Humanity in War" summit will gather international stakeholders to reaffirm the Geneva Conventions. The specific date and full delegate list for the conference have not yet been released, but the bilateral call signals an acceleration in the diplomatic timeline. Regional Context and Next Steps This diplomatic engagement is timely as regional conflicts continue to strain aid resources and testing the limits of international humanitarian law. The call was triggered by the need to synchronize the ICRC’s…