From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
King Abdullah says he reiterated to Trump his opposition to displacing Palestinians
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
After meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House, Jordan’s King Abdullah says that he “reiterated Jordan’s steadfast position against the displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.”
“This is the unified Arab position,” he writes on X. “Rebuilding Gaza without displacing the Palestinians and addressing the dire humanitarian situation should be the priority for all.”
Trump continues to call for Gazans to be relocated and for the US to assume control of the Strip.
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
Abdullah also calls Trump “a man of peace,” praising him to for ushering in the Gaza ceasefire. ” We look to US and all stakeholders in ensuring it holds.”
Abdullah says he emphasized to Trump the importance of working toward de-escalation in the West Bank.
The king calls the meeting with Trump “constructive,” and says the US-Jordan relationship is “a partnership for stability, peace, and mutual security.”
