The King of Jordan, Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, made his stance clear after meeting with the U.S. President, Donald Trump, at the White House. Through a message on the social network X, he expressed his firm opposition to the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank.
“This is the common Arab position,” wrote the monarch, making it clear that his country and others in the region share the same concern.
A meeting with points of agreement and disagreement
Despite the differences, Abdullah II described the meeting as “constructive” and announced a humanitarian commitment: Jordan will receive 2,000 sick Palestinian children to provide them with medical care.
For his part, Trump maintained his stance on the future of Gaza. According to him, the United States should take control of the territory, relocate its inhabitants, and rebuild the war-torn area.
Trump’s controversial proposal
Before the meeting, Trump had already sparked controversy with his proposal regarding the fate of the Palestinians. In an interview with Fox News, he stated that they would not have the right to return to Gaza.
“No, they wouldn’t, because they are going to have much better housing,” declared the U.S. president.
According to him, his plan includes building a new place for them, as returning to Gaza in its current state would be impossible.
Additionally, Trump suggested relocating the Palestinians to Egypt or Jordan, despite both countries rejecting the proposal.
An ambitious and controversial plan
Just days before taking office, Trump surprised the world by announcing that the United States would intervene in Gaza, clear the rubble and unexploded bombs, and turn the area into the “Riviera of the Middle East”. This statement generated strong reactions from the international community, especially among Arab countries, which are deeply concerned about any attempt to forcibly relocate the Palestinian population.
The meeting between King Abdullah II and Trump highlighted the differences between both sides, with Jordan reaffirming its commitment to the Palestinians and the United States insisting on its vision for Gaza’s future.
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