Jordan rejects forced displacement of Gaza, condemns Israeli breaches
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Jordan's foreign minister stresses that Jordan’s efforts to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza and prevent the "illegal measures" targeting the occupied West Bank are ongoing and unwavering.
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Members of the Abu Aker mourn over the bodies of their relatives killed during an Israeli strike, before their burial at the Baptist hospital in Gaza City, Monday, March 24, 2025 (AP)
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi reaffirmed on Monday his country’s firm stance against the forced displacement of Palestinians, emphasizing that Amman’s position is "unchanged and will not change."
Speaking before the Jordanian Parliament, Safadi warned that "what is happening on the ground is a systematic Israeli effort to push Palestinians out of their homeland."
He stressed that Jordan’s efforts to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza and prevent the "illegal measures" targeting the occupied West Bank are ongoing and unwavering.
Safadi also condemned the Israeli occupation for violating the prisoner exchange agreement brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. He stated that "Israel" resumed its aggression on Gaza after halting humanitarian, medical, and food aid to the Strip since the beginning of March.
These actions, according to the top diplomat, constituted a clear breach of the agreement, which included provisions for a joint operations room to monitor compliance.
'Israel' abandoned all commitments
Safadi warned that the situation remains critical, but Jordan’s diplomatic efforts continue in the face of Israeli policies that have reneged on past commitments, including the so-called land-for-peace formula. He accused "Israel" of persisting in settlement expansion, land annexation, and violations of Islamic and Christian holy sites in occupied al-Quds.
"This grim reality could push the entire region toward further escalation and poses a threat to security and stability—not only in our region but globally," he cautioned.
US President Donald Trump had previously proposed relocating Gaza’s residents to Jordan and Egypt while transforming the Strip into the "Middle East Riviera" under US control. However, the plan faced international opposition, forcing Trump to retract his statements, saying that "no one will be expelled from Gaza."
Trump also noted that he was "in no rush" to implement his proposal for the US administration of Gaza or the relocation of its population for real estate projects.
Egypt proposes new plan to revive Gaza ceasefire: Reuters
Egypt put forward a new proposal last week to restore the Gaza ceasefire deal, Reuters reported on Monday, citing security sources.
The initiative comes after "Israel’s" decision to resume air and ground attacks on Gaza last Tuesday, effectively ending two months of relative calm.
According to the sources, Egypt’s plan calls for Hamas to release five Israeli captives each week, with "Israel" committing to the second phase of the ceasefire after the first week.
Both Hamas and the US have agreed to the proposal, the security sources stated, but "Israel" has yet to respond.
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