Donald Trump urged Jordan’s King Abdullah to accept permanently displaced Palestinians from Gaza as part of his plan for the U.S. to take over the territory and redevelop it, but the king firmly opposed any forced displacement.

Axar.az reports that speaking at the White House, Trump insisted the move would create jobs and stability, while King Abdullah reiterated the unified Arab stance against such plans, emphasizing that rebuilding Gaza without displacing its people should be the priority.

Trump suggested Jordan and Egypt would ultimately agree, hinting at possible land allocations, though both countries depend on U.S. aid. He denied using financial assistance as leverage, despite a recent pause in U.S. aid to Jordan. The controversial proposal has complicated regional diplomacy amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

A recent poll showed 74% of Americans opposed Trump’s idea of U.S. control over Gaza and Palestinian displacement.