President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip has been rejected by Jordan and the Palestinians themselves.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, President Trump pitched the idea on Saturday, saying he would urge the leaders of the two Arab countries to take in Gaza’s now largely homeless population, so that the war-torn area, which he labelled as a demolition site, could be cleaned up.
He added that resettling Gaza’s population of 2.3 million could be temporary or long term.
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Jordan’s foreign minister, Mr Ayman Safadi, told journalists that his country’s rejection of the proposed transfer of Palestinians was ‘firm and unwavering.’ There was no immediate comment from Egypt or Israel.
A ceasefire is being observed in Gaza after a deal between Israel and Hamas to suspend hostilities.
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