Jordan’s King Abdullah II states that no nation will be willing to send troops to enforce peace in Gaza. He warns that such a mission would risk deepening the conflict rather than stabilizing it.
The King spoke in an exclusive interview. He said the international community must be clear about the role of any future forces. These forces be deployed under the proposed U.S. peace plan.
“If the mission is peacekeeping, that’s one thing. But if it’s peace enforcement, no one will want to be part of that,” he said.
Jordan’s Position on the Gaza Mission
King Abdullah explained that true peacekeeping should focus on supporting Palestinian security institutions rather than policing Gaza by force. He noted that Jordan and Egypt are ready to help train Palestinian police officers. However, he warned that the process would take time.
“Running around Gaza with weapons is not something any country wants to do,” he said.
Jordan, home to millions of Palestinians and refugees from previous wars, has ruled out deploying its own troops. The King emphasized that his country is “too close politically” to the conflict to play such a role directly.
The Peace Plan and Ongoing Challenges
The U.S. proposal is part of a 20-point plan first outlined during President Donald Trump’s administration. It calls for Arab and international forces to help train vetted Palestinian police units in Gaza. It also demands that Hamas disarm and give up political control of the territory.
Despite the agreement, Hamas has not disarmed and continues to control areas of Gaza. Israeli airstrikes and clashes with other Palestinian armed groups persist, raising doubts about the plan’s implementation.
Humanitarian Crisis and Jordan’s Aid Efforts
Jordan has been actively involved in humanitarian missions, providing medical care for injured and sick Palestinian children from Gaza. According to officials, 253 children have already been evacuated to Jordan for treatment. Thousands more are waiting for approval to leave.
King Abdullah said the scale of destruction in Gaza was “shocking.” He personally joined several aid-drop flights over the territory.
“It’s heartbreaking to see how much suffering people are enduring while the world watches,” he said.
The World Health Organization estimates more than 15,000 Gazans, including 3,000 children, still need urgent medical evacuation. The process has been delayed by complex security checks required by Israel and host nations.
Queen Rania: “Hope Is Hard, But Necessary”
In a separate interview, Queen Rania criticized the global community for failing to end the violence sooner.
“For two years, parents in Gaza have watched their children suffer. They have seen their children starve. They have seen them live in fear. All the while, the world did nothing,” she said.
The Queen has Palestinian roots. She commended President Trump for using diplomatic pressure on Israel to secure a ceasefire. She said it marked “a significant change” in U.S. engagement.
Despite the devastation, Queen Rania said she remains hopeful that peace is possible:
“Hope is not naïve — it’s an act of defiance. Palestinians and Israelis can live side by side, but only with real international support.”
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