Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, reaffirming his country’s commitment to humanitarian aid by offering to take in 2,000 critically ill children from Gaza. Meanwhile, Trump reiterated his controversial proposal to relocate all Palestinians from the war-torn territory and transform Gaza into a high-end “riviera.”
Despite strong opposition from Washington’s Arab allies, including Jordan, Trump remained firm on his vision of taking control of Gaza, resettling its population in Jordan and Egypt, and revitalizing the area. Speaking in the Oval Office after Abdullah’s arrival, Trump insisted his plan would bring economic prosperity and stability to the region.
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“We’re going to take it. We’re going to hold it, we’re going to cherish it,” Trump said, adding that the initiative would create jobs and promote peace. He also suggested that US aid to Jordan could be withheld if the country refused to accept Palestinian refugees.
King Abdullah, who has consistently rejected any forced displacement of Palestinians, said Egypt would soon present a proposal on how to collaborate with the US regarding Gaza’s future. “Let’s wait until the Egyptians can come and present it to the president,” he told reporters.
Trump’s meeting with the Jordanian leader comes amid growing tensions over the fragile ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas has accused Israel of violating the truce and announced a suspension of hostage releases. Trump, in response, called for Israel to resume fighting if hostages are not freed by Saturday, warning that “all hell” would break loose otherwise.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed this stance, stating that Israel would resume intense military operations if Hamas failed to comply. Trump expressed skepticism that Hamas would meet the deadline but dismissed concerns over long-term instability, calling the group “bullies” who would eventually yield.
