Watan-The former Jordanian minister, Dr. Bassam Al-Amoush, chose the shortest path to send a message to U.S. President Donald Trump by borrowing a “Qassam-style” phrase for the title of his article published on Monday morning in the electronic newspaper Ammon. The title reads: “To Trump, from Zero Distance.”
Al-Amoush, a prominent Islamic figure in Jordanian society, delivered a message reminding Trump of the establishment of the United States on the corpses of Native Americans. Meanwhile, journalist Rana Sabbagh directed a parallel message via video, calling on Jordanians to stand with King Abdullah II in his opposition to the second version of the “Deal of the Century.”
Al-Amoush spoke of tightening belts to confront economic blackmail, while Sabbagh called on the Jordanian government to be transparent with the people about the realities of the situation. She also proposed a national conference to quickly respond and engage. In the meantime, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, after briefing Parliament on the latest developments, used new language to emphasize Jordan’s serious stance in rejecting the resettlement scenario proposed by President Trump.
Safadi underscored Jordan’s position with statements such as “We will stand against the alternative homeland” and “Our stance on resettlement is firm, continuous, and unchanging. Our efforts aim to realize the Palestinian state.”
Amid what could be described as a “Jordanian official and popular uprising” against Trump’s recent proposals, the General Supervisor of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan suggested to the U.S. President a proposal to relocate six million Israelis and settlers to the United States, specifically to sparsely populated areas, given Trump’s advocacy for resettlement.
Sharp political statements were issued across Jordanian political parties, including the Civil Alliance Party, which condemned Trump’s proposals. The Speaker of Parliament, Ahmad Safadi, released a statement affirming that steps and measures would be taken against resettlement and the alternative homeland. However, Safadi did not provide detailed steps, though his statement on behalf of the Parliament hinted at Jordan having procedural plans to counter Trump’s coercive proposals.
The Muslim Brotherhood released a statement declaring their solidarity with the King, the army, and the people against Trump’s schemes. Similarly, the Islamic Action Front issued a statement supporting the resilience of the Jordanian state. Saleh Al-Armouti, head of the party’s parliamentary bloc, reiterated King Abdullah’s “Three No’s” — rejecting resettlement, the alternative homeland, and the Judaization of Jerusalem.
To emphasize the legitimacy and support for the official stance, popular movements have decided to organize street activities condemning Trump’s scenarios. It seems a unified official and popular Jordanian response is expected to emerge by the end of next week. This will coincide with King Abdullah II’s return from a significant trip to Belgium, while Minister Safadi speaks of launching effective political initiatives to realize the Palestinian state.
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