Trump's controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan has ignited significant backlash in the kingdom, which already hosts millions of Palestinian refugees. While Trump envisions a transformation of Gaza into a prosperous region, Jordan's King Abdullah II has firmly rejected the idea of further Palestinian displacement to his country. This proposal has intensified discussions on Jordan's dependency on U.S. aid and raised urgent questions about its political identity, especially amidst widespread public dissatisfaction and potential repercussions if U.S. aid is leveraged as a compliance tool.
The push by Trump has turbocharged a reckoning over Jordan's reliance on U.S. aid and revived existential questions over the country's identity.
Trump's proposal to remove all Palestinians from Gaza and send them to nearby countries has stoked widespread anger in this small Arab monarchy.
Jordan, whose leader King Abdullah II will meet the president in Washington, has long made its position clear: The displacement of Palestinians to the Hashemite kingdom is a red line.
If the United States cut aid to Jordan permanently, it would have dire consequences for the economy and human security.
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