Jordan Rejects Gaza Military Deployment, Backs Palestinian Training

King Abdullah II warned Arab states would reject any role amounting to “peace enforcing” in Gaza under President Trump’s ceasefire plan, saying they would only accept peacekeeping/support roles such as training and backing vetted Palestinian police rather than armed foreign patrols. He said Jordan — because of its close political and demographic ties to Palestinians — will not send forces into Gaza and that Jordan and Egypt are willing to train large numbers of Palestinian security personnel, though that will take time. The US is seeking to assemble a multinational stabilization force of roughly 5,000 personnel, but many Arab, Muslim and other states are wary of mandates and the risk of being seen as occupiers. Israel has stated it will not accept Turkish armed forces, further limiting which countries could contribute. Officials warned concerns that Hamas may not fully disarm and has targeted opponents raise the prospect of clashes between international forces and armed groups. King Abdullah also criticized ongoing Israeli violations in the occupied West Bank and said Jordan would not accept continued infringements or a renewed influx of Palestinian refugees.