During a meeting at the White House on Tuesday, King Abdullah II of Jordan informed US President Donald Trump that Jordan would accept around two thousand ill children from Gaza.

However, the king firmly dismissed Trump's suggestion to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian inhabitants.

King Abdullah II reiterated Jordan's opposition to any displacement of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, stressing a unified Arab position on reconstructing the area without displacing its current residents.

He also stated that Egypt is formulating a plan for regional cooperation on this matter, with further discussions anticipated in Riyadh.

This meeting followed Trump's announcement last week, wherein he proposed that the United States take control of Gaza, rebuild the territory, and resettle its two million Palestinians elsewhere.

Attending the meeting were King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein. The king mentioned that his offer to accept the sick children was a gesture of goodwill, which Trump characterized as a 'beautiful gesture.'

King Abdullah II, a long-time ally of the US, has continually opposed any actions that would displace Palestinians, a policy reinforced by the fact that nearly half of Jordan’s population of 11 million has Palestinian roots.

This position is shaped by historical events, including the confrontations during Black September in 1970. Additionally, Jordan receives around seven hundred fifty million US dollars in economic aid and three hundred fifty million US dollars in military assistance from the United States each year.

In related comments, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi emphasized the need for Gaza to be rebuilt without displacing its residents.

The discussions among these regional leaders highlight ongoing efforts to tackle the humanitarian and political challenges faced in the region.