Jordan Proposes Law to Block Forced Palestinian Displacement

Watan-In an unprecedented step to counter forced displacement plans targeting Palestinians, the Islamic Action Front bloc in the Jordanian Parliament has introduced a new bill titled the “2025 Law to Prohibit Displacement to Jordan.”

The proposed legislation aims to prevent the displacement, deportation, or resettlement of Palestinians within Jordan, amid growing Israeli and U.S. pressure to impose settlement solutions that could alter the kingdom’s demographic composition.

The bill is based on provisions in the Jordanian Constitution that affirm the kingdom’s sovereignty and its Arab and Islamic identity, considering the defense of the nation and its unity a sacred duty for all citizens. The proposed law further stipulates that inciting or encouraging the displacement of Palestinians to Jordan would be a criminal offense, punishable by imprisonment, fines, and dismissal from public office. This clause is a clear attempt to prevent any political or media efforts to promote the concept of an “alternative homeland.”

Despite official rejections from both Amman and Cairo, intelligence and media reports have indicated significant U.S. pressure on Jordan and Egypt to accept this reality, particularly given Gaza’s widespread infrastructure destruction and the challenges of rebuilding under continued Palestinian resistance control.

Jordan is one of the largest recipients of U.S. aid, receiving $1.4 billion annually in bilateral assistance, making its position on the displacement issue partly linked to its relations with Washington. While passing the new law could provide the Jordanian government with legal cover to resist external pressure, analysts doubt Jordan’s ability to withstand sustained U.S. and Israeli pressure, especially given Israel’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Palestinian issue by resettling refugees in neighboring countries.

The Jordanian Parliament’s move sends a strong political message that the kingdom will not be complicit in any forced displacement of Palestinians. However, the key question remains: Will the law serve as a real deterrent, or is it merely a symbolic step that may not hold against international pressure?

With the political and military landscape becoming increasingly complex, the future of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank remains dependent on international and regional decisions. Meanwhile, Jordan’s stance is being put to the test—will it remain a steadfast barrier against displacement schemes, or will it eventually be forced to accept a new reality under political and economic coercion?