President Donald Trump declared his intention to take control of the Gaza Strip, permanently resettle its residents, and transform the war-ravaged territory, during a meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah II. Trump's announcement came amidst widespread opposition to his plan from Washington's Arab allies, including Jordan. King Abdullah, according to sources, was expected to warn Trump that such a move could incite radicalism, destabilize the region, endanger peace with Israel, and threaten Jordan's very existence.
President Donald Trump declared his intention to take control of the Gaza Strip, permanently resettle its residents, and transform the war-ravaged territory, during a meeting with Jordan 's King Abdullah II. Trump 's announcement came amidst widespread opposition to his plan from Washington's Arab allies, including Jordan . Shortly after the King and his son arrived at the White House, reporters were ushered into the Oval Office where Trump made it clear that he would not waver on his plan.
'We're going to take it. We're going to hold it, we're going to cherish it. We're going to get it going eventually, where a lot of jobs are going to be created for the people in the Middle East,' Trump said of Gaza, claiming that his plan would 'bring peace' to the region.Asked about accepting Palestinians, Trump stated he had to prioritize his country's interests and anticipated that Arab nations would propose an alternative. 'The point is how to make this work in a way that is good for everybody,' he said, without explicitly endorsing or rejecting Trump's plan. King Abdullah, according to sources, was expected to warn Trump that such a move could incite radicalism, destabilize the region, endanger peace with Israel, and threaten Jordan's very existence. The potential impact on regional stability is significant, with a fragile ceasefire already in place between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas. Trump's proposal has injected new complexity into the delicate regional dynamics. Hamas announced on Monday that it would suspend the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza, citing violations of the agreement to end airstrikes on Gaza. Trump responded by threatening to cancel the ceasefire if Hamas did not release all remaining hostages by Saturday. 'All bets are off' if Hamas fails to meet the deadline, Trump stated, expressing his belief that the group would not comply. Jordan, already hosting over 2 million Palestinian refugees, finds itself in a precarious position. King Abdullah's administration is grappling with the fallout from Trump's 90-day aid suspension, which further complicates their already strained relationship with the US. Experts highlight Jordan's crucial role in regional security, hosting US troops and assets, sharing intelligence, and maintaining a vital peace treaty with Israel. The King's visit to Washington aims to leverage these strategic partnerships to counter the US President's leverage and mitigate the potential consequences of Trump's Gaza plan
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