King Abdullah II stepped into the White House to meet with President Donald Trump. Alongside this visit, came Trump's yet another audacious idea to transform Gaza. The plan, no less than grand. Control Gaza, strip it of residents, and transform it into a tourist paradise!

However, things are not as simple as they sound. Trump has suggested this idea before, and it hasn't gone down well. King Abdullah II made crystal clear one thing. Jordan won't take in any Gazan refugees. It's a point that Trump has picked up on, not threatening to cut aid if they don't accept more Palestinians, but if he is a dealt with.

   According to Trump, no U. S. dollars needed to buy Gaza. Yet, how the U. S. will run Gaza and impose its authority remains unclear. This theme of control over Gaza has Trump's fingerprints all over it. Trump suggested that this promise might be swapping hostilities for holidaymaking kind of deal.

There's a tough stance from Hamas and strong opposition from many Arab leaders besides Abdullah, but Trump didn't stop there. He upped the ante, suggesting the fragile ceasefire could fall apart if Hamas doesn't release the rest of the hostages they've captured. He believes they won't meet the deadline set.

Is this all real estate talk or something else entirely? That's what we need to look at.  Trump made wildly supporters call him the people's president but such big talk and plans might be empty. Who is it really about? Trump's own vision or maybe Israeli and Egyptian security concerns? The president is pushing his stance but the reasons remain clouded.

Focusing on real life action and taking more legitimate steps would be helpful. We need to think carefully about what Trump's plans might really mean for Gaza, Jordan, and the rest of the Middle East.

   Trump stated numerous times that Gaza's residents would be pushed temporarily or permanently. Talk is one thing, but the reality on the ground is much different.  Regardless of what's said, the situation on the ground in Gaza is bleak. Temporary and permanent displacement are both serious ideas.

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In another world the same issues would demand very different responses.

Trump's Big Talk: What Does It Really Mean for Gaza and Jordan?

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