In a pivotal meeting at the White House on Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Jordan’s King Abdullah II deliberated on strategies to address the ongoing Gaza conflict and the pressing hostage situation. President Trump reiterated his proposal for the United States to assume control over the Gaza Strip, suggesting the relocation of its Palestinian residents to neighboring countries such as Jordan and Egypt. He emphasized that this approach would lead to peace in the Middle East, describing Gaza as a war-torn region and proposing that Palestinians be moved to what he termed a safer place.
King Abdullah II responded by pledging to accept 2,000 ailing Palestinian children from Gaza, highlighting Jordan’s commitment to humanitarian assistance. This gesture aligns with ongoing efforts to provide relief to those affected by the conflict.
Concurrently, President Trump reinforced his ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the release of all remaining hostages by noon on Saturday. He expressed skepticism about Hamas meeting this deadline, stating that if the hostages are not freed, he would advocate for canceling the ceasefire and allowing military actions to resume.
Hamas has recently delayed further hostage releases, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement by restricting aid into Gaza. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to end the ceasefire and resume military operations if the hostages are not released by the stipulated deadline.
The international community is closely monitoring these developments, with many nations expressing concern over the potential escalation of violence and the humanitarian implications of relocating Gaza’s population. The proposed resettlement plan has faced opposition from Jordan and Egypt, both of which have expressed reluctance to accept large numbers of Palestinian refugees due to concerns over regional stability.
As the Saturday deadline approaches, the situation remains tense, with significant implications for the future of the Gaza Strip and broader Middle Eastern geopolitics.
