President Donald Trump told Jordan's King Abdullah that the US is going "to take Gaza" in a meeting between the two on Tuesday.
"Palestinians will live safely in another location that is not Gaza," he said, adding that the US wasn't going to buy Gaza but rather "run it very properly."
Trump asked under what authority the US would take Gaza, and he said under US authority. However, he said that the US would not personally develop Gaza.
He also said that he did not think Hamas would make the Saturday deadline for hostage release, and if they fail to do so, “all bets are off.”
Trump said he thinks there will be parcels of land in Jordan and in Egypt where Palestinians will live, to which the King replied that he would do what is best for his country, and that a future plan has to be in everyone's best interest. Abdullah did, however, say that Jordan would take in 2000 sick children from Gaza.
Regional peace
In response, Trump said the US contributes a lot of money to Jordan and Egypt, but that he was above making threats.
Concluded a constructive meeting with President Trump at the White House today. Grateful for the President’s warm welcome. We discussed Jordan’s longstanding partnership with the United States. It continues to be a partnership for stability, peace, and mutual security.
— عبدالله بن الحسين (@KingAbdullahII) February 11, 2025
King Abdullah posted on his official X/Twitter that the meeting was "constructive," and he "reiterated Jordan's steadfast position against the displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank."
The two-state solution is the "way to ensure regional stability," King Abdullah added, stating that "This requires US leadership."
King Abdullah also stated that "President Trump is a man of peace. He was instrumental in securing the Gaza ceasefire."
King Abdullah "stressed the importance of working towards de-escalation in the West Bank and preventing a deterioration of the situation there that could have far-reaching implications for the entire region."
Jordan will "continue to play an active role with our partners to reach a just and comprehensive peace for everyone in the region," King Abdullah concluded.
Before the meeting with Trump, Abdullah had stated that he believes there is a way to bring peace and prosperity to the region and that he would support Trump in achieving those goals. He had continued by saying that Arab states would travel to the US to give a response to Trump's Gaza plan.
Regarding possible Israeli annexation of the West Bank, Trump said, "That’s going to work out."