Jordan Rejects Palestinian Displacement, Emphasizes Gaza Reconstruction Without Evacuation

Watan-On Wednesday, Jordan reaffirmed its rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their land, emphasizing that Gaza can be rebuilt without its residents having to leave. This statement followed a meeting between Jordan’s King Abdullah II and U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been advocating for displacement and U.S. control over the Gaza Strip.

Jordanian Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan stated that his country’s stance on displacement is clear and unwavering: “No resettlement, no displacement, and no solutions at Jordan’s expense.”

He added that Jordan is working with Arab countries to formulate a “unified Arab position” on rebuilding Gaza.

King Abdullah reiterated—via the platform X—his strong opposition to the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank after meeting with Trump at the White House. The U.S. president defended his proposal to develop Gaza after relocating its residents to other countries.

Following his talks with Trump, King Abdullah stated: “I emphasized that my top priority is Jordan, its stability, and the well-being of Jordanians.” He also clarified that rejecting Palestinian displacement is a common Arab position.

Rebuilding Without Displacement

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi affirmed that King Abdullah presented Jordan’s vision during his discussions with President Trump in Washington, asserting that Gaza can be rebuilt without its residents being displaced.

In statements to Al Jazeera, Safadi noted that Egypt is working on this plan in coordination with Jordan and other Arab states.

He revealed that the Arab countries’ plan will be presented to Trump once finalized, stressing that Jordan’s position is firm and unchanging—rejecting the displacement of Palestinians to Jordan, Egypt, or any other Arab country.

He further explained that Jordan’s stance is that the Palestinian issue should be resolved through the establishment of a Palestinian state that guarantees all legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

Safadi said that President Trump explained to King Abdullah that his displacement plan was based on  “humanitarian considerations,” arguing that reconstruction would not be possible without Gaza’s residents leaving. However, the Jordanian king countered that rebuilding is possible and humanitarian concerns can be addressed while allowing Gaza’s residents to remain.

During a joint press conference at the White House on Tuesday, Trump insisted on his plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, stating that both countries would grant the Gazans “a piece of land.” He also reiterated his belief that his proposal to annex the West Bank to Israel would succeed.

During the press conference, King Abdullah announced that Arab countries would issue a response to Trump’s plan for Gaza, emphasizing the need to await Egypt’s proposal and to discuss the matter in Saudi Arabia. He noted that an upcoming Arab summit, scheduled for February 27 in Cairo, will address the latest developments in the Palestinian issue.