Trump Pushes Jordan to Accept Gaza’s Displaced Amid Regional Resistance
During a White House meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Jordan’s King Abdullah II to accept Palestinians displaced from Gaza.
The proposal, reported by economic and political news outlets, faced firm opposition from the Jordanian leader, highlighting tensions over the future of the war-torn enclave.
Trump proposed relocating Gaza’s residents to neighboring countries like Jordan and Egypt while transforming the devastated territory into a U.S.-controlled development project.
He envisioned rebuilding Gaza into a modern hub, calling it the “Riviera of the Middle East,” and claimed it would create jobs and bring stability. However, his plan excluded Palestinians from returning to Gaza after reconstruction.
King Abdullah rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians, reaffirming Jordan’s position against such measures. He emphasized that rebuilding Gaza without removing its residents should be an international priority.
Jordan already hosts over two million Palestinian refugees and fears further destabilization if it accepts more displaced individuals. Trump suggested that Jordan and Egypt would eventually agree to host displaced Palestinians due to their reliance on U.S. economic and military aid.
He denied using aid as leverage but noted America’s significant contributions to both nations. “I believe we’ll have parcels of land in Jordan and Egypt where they can live happily and safely,” Trump said.
The king maintained his stance, announcing instead that Jordan would accept 2,000 critically ill Palestinian children from Gaza for medical treatment.
Trump praised this humanitarian gesture but continued advocating for his broader plan. Abdullah later stated that Arab nations would present a counterproposal focused on reconstruction without displacement.
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