International troops won't want to enforce Gaza peace, says King of Jordan
Summary
King Abdullah of Jordan expressed doubts about international troops enforcing peace in Gaza under President Trump's ceasefire plan. He highlighted the unwillingness of countries to engage in peace enforcement instead of peacekeeping. Jordan is willing to train Palestinian forces but won't deploy its own troops due to political sensitivities.Key Facts
- King Abdullah of Jordan stated that countries would be reluctant to enforce peace in Gaza under President Trump's plan.
- The U.S. plan involves Arab states and international partners training and supporting Palestinian police in Gaza.
- Hamas is expected to disarm and relinquish political control in Gaza as part of this plan.
- King Abdullah emphasized that Jordan and Egypt are willing to train Palestinian forces but not enforce peace.
- Jordan's King avoided sending troops to Gaza due to the country's political ties and large Palestinian population.
- Over 2.3 million Palestinian refugees live in Jordan, the largest number in the region.
- The King has been involved in aiding Gaza, evacuating sick and wounded children, with 253 evacuated to Jordan this year.
- The World Health Organization notes slow security processing for evacuations, which involve Israeli and host country checks.
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