Trump revealed that he had spoken with Jordan’s King Abdullah II about potentially building housing and moving Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt.
During a phone call with King Abdullah, Trump expressed his desire for Jordan to take in more Palestinians, describing the situation in Gaza as a “real mess.” He also mentioned that he planned to discuss the matter with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Trump proposed the idea of moving a significant portion of Gaza’s population to these neighboring countries, suggesting that housing could be either temporary or long-term. He emphasized the destruction in Gaza, saying it was like a “demolition site,” and that the move could help provide peace for the displaced people.
This proposal marks a departure from long-standing US foreign policy, which has supported a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
Trump’s comments have raised concerns, as there has been a longstanding fear that Israel might seek to push Palestinians out of Gaza into neighboring countries—a view rejected by Israel but supported by far-right factions within its government.
The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas has devastated Gaza, with airstrikes destroying much of the infrastructure, including homes, schools, and hospitals. The UN reports that 90% of Gazans have been displaced, with many forced to move multiple times.
Critics, including Egyptian President El-Sisi and Palestinian leaders, have strongly opposed the idea of further displacement, with some describing it as part of an ethnic cleansing agenda.
