Title: Jordan's Firm Refusal to Accept Gaza Population: A Stand Against Forced Displacement
Jordanian and Foreign Ministersconverse: Wadephul meets with Safadi - Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi meets with Wadephul from Foreign Services in discussion.
Jordan Stays Firm on Gaza Population
In the backdrop of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and the ongoing Gaza conflict, Jordan has boldly rejected a proposal by former US President, Donald Trump, to relocate the population from the Gaza Strip. This decision comes despite pressure from the US, including threats of withholding aid. Nearly half of Jordan's enormous population of about 11 million people have Palestinian roots.
Background
King Abdullah II of Jordan has been a vocal opponent of the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan. His firm stance against absorbing the Gaza population, as proposed by Trump, has remained steadfast even under pressure.
After discussions between King Abdullah II and President Trump in Washington DC in June 2025, Jordan's royal court issued statements aligning Jordan's position with that of Egypt, opposing any forced displacement of Palestinians. Both nations emphasize the importance of Palestinians remaining on their land, rejecting Trump's plan to relocate approximately 2 million Palestinians from Gaza. This position is in line with the broader Arab League and regional opposition to the US plan, which is also seen as violating international law prohibiting forcible population transfers.
Johann Wadephul and Ayman Safadi
Recently, Johann Wadephul (CDU), Germany's Foreign Minister, received his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, in Berlin. While the details of their discussions are not public, it is expected that the issue of the Gaza population would have been a significant topic.
In summary:- Jordan stands firm against the US proposal to relocate Gaza’s Palestinians to Jordan [1][5].- Jordan aligns with Egypt and the Arab League in opposing forced displacement of Palestinians [5].- This unified stance advocates for Palestinians to remain in Gaza and on their land [5].- Jordan's rejection persists despite US pressure associated with aid leverage [5].- Jordan's stance resonates with protecting Palestinian rights amid broader Middle East conflicts, including those involving Israel and Iran, but does not directly link Jordan's stance to the Israel-Iran conflict itself [1][5].
The Commission, in its ongoing efforts with the EU's external relations, might discuss the politics surrounding Jordan's firm decision to prevent the displacement of Gaza's Palestinians, given Jordan's consistent opposition, as recorded in general news.
Jordan's firm refusal to accept the Gaza population, despite pressure from the US, could be a subject of interest in the bilateral discussions between Jordan's Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, and his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, due to its implications on the region's politics and ongoing conflicts.
