Gaza can be rebuilt without displacing residents: Jordan’s FM

An Arab, Egyptian and Palestinian plan is in place to rebuild Gaza without displacing its residents, Jordan’s foreign minister said Tuesday.

In an interview with Al-Mamlaka television, Ayman Safadi emphasized the need to continue sending aid to Gaza and ensure that the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas is upheld. He did not provide specific details on the reconstruction plan.

Safadi stressed that Jordan’s position is based on the principle that “Jordan is for Jordanians, and Palestine is for Palestinians.”

He pointed out that Jordan’s King Abdullah II along with U.S. President Donald Trump have offered “practical ideas” for the region.

He also noted that Trump has recognized Jordan’s central role in supporting regional stability.

In a separate interview with the Qatari news outlet Al Jazeera, Safadi stressed that Jordan’s priority is to protect the country and its citizens.

“This is the foundation of our dialogue with President Trump,” he said.

He also highlighted that Arab coordination is capable of presenting an alternative to Trump’s plan to resolve the Gaza crisis, one that ends the humanitarian disaster without displacing the residents.

We have our vision and Trump has his. We believe Gaza can be rebuilt without displacing its residents.

Ayman Safadi, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

“We told Trump that Palestine belongs to Palestinians and Jordan belongs to Jordanians,” he added, stressing that Jordan’s position was clear: work toward a just and comprehensive peace without displacing Palestinians.

On Tuesday, Trump hosted King Abdullah II at the White House, marking the first meeting between the U.S. president and an Arab leader since his inauguration on Jan. 20.

Following the meeting, King Abdullah posted on his official X account, reiterating his rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank.

On Feb. 4, Trump announced at a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. intended to seize Gaza and relocate its Palestinian population to neighboring countries, including Egypt and Jordan.

Trump’s plan has faced widespread rejection from Palestinians, Arabs and the international community while receiving significant political support within Israel across various factions.