Trump’s Gaza Plan Faces Pushback From Jordan and Egypt
President Trump proposes U.S. control of Gaza and relocation of Palestinians, drawing rejection from regional allies and raising international concerns.
- President Trump has proposed the U.S. take control of Gaza, redevelop it, and relocate its Palestinian residents to Jordan and Egypt, a plan widely criticized as ethnic cleansing.
- Jordan’s King Abdullah II rejected the displacement of Palestinians during a White House meeting, emphasizing Arab states' unified stance against forced relocation.
- Egypt and Jordan, key U.S. allies receiving substantial American aid, have refused to accept Palestinians, citing risks of destabilization and international law violations.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed Trump’s demand for Hamas to release all hostages by Saturday, threatening renewed military action if the deadline is not met.
- Critics warn that Trump’s plan undermines regional stability, violates international norms, and risks escalating tensions in the Middle East.