Jordan agrees to take in two thousand ill children from Gaza while standing against the displacement of Palestinians during talks with Donald Trump.
During a meeting at the White House on Tuesday, King Abdullah II of Jordan informed US President
Donald Trump that Jordan would accept around two thousand sick children from Gaza.
Nevertheless, the king firmly dismissed Trump's suggestion that the US take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian inhabitants.
King Abdullah II stressed that Jordan stands against any displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, highlighting a collective Arab position on rebuilding the region without uprooting its populace.
He also indicated that Egypt is formulating a plan for regional collaboration on the matter, with further talks anticipated in Riyadh.
This meeting followed Trump's announcement last week, in which he proposed that the United States manage Gaza, reconstruct the area, and relocate its two million Palestinian residents.
During the discussion, King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein were present, with the monarch noting that his offer to take in the sick children was a gesture of goodwill; Trump characterized it as a 'beautiful gesture.'
As a long-term ally of the US, King Abdullah II has repeatedly opposed any initiatives that would displace Palestinians, a policy reinforced by the fact that nearly half of Jordan's 11 million residents are of Palestinian descent.
This position is shaped by historical experiences, including the events of Black September in 1970. Furthermore, Jordan receives approximately seven hundred fifty million dollars in economic aid and three hundred fifty million dollars in military assistance from the United States annually.
In related comments, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi advocated for the reconstruction of Gaza without displacing its inhabitants.
The discussions among these regional leaders highlight ongoing efforts to tackle the humanitarian and political issues facing the region.