France and Jordan announced firm opposition to the proposed
Gaza reconstruction plan, signaling political rifts over the region’s recovery
strategy.
In advance of the September 22 Conference on the Two-State Solution in New York, French President Emmanuel Macron stated on X Monday that he worked closely with King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein of Jordan.
Both leaders "firmly oppose" any rehabilitation plan for Gaza that calls for the forcible relocation of Palestinians or the establishment of trusteeship, Macron emphasized, cautioning that such a course would be "contrary to international law" and "lead only to a dead end."
Macron and King Abdullah have coordinated with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and other stakeholders to promote this reconstruction and governance framework.
This stance is in direct contrast to rejected U.S. proposals, notably former President Donald Trump’s plan suggesting relocation of Gazans to Egypt, Jordan, or other countries.
He went on to say that Israel's attack on Gaza City is "unacceptable" and could lead to an unending war.
Reiterating that peace must be based on "justice and dignity," the French president listed a number of demands, including a long-term truce, the release of captives, extensive humanitarian assistance, the disarmament of Hamas, and a stabilizing effort for Gaza.
He stated that in order to provide a "credible perspective of hope" for Israelis and Palestinians, Paris and Amman will collaborate with international allies.
How do France and Jordan propose Gaza should be rebuilt instead?
Palestinians will remain in Gaza during and after its
reconstruction, rejecting any forced relocation outside the Strip. The plan
envisions a temporary administration by an independent committee of technocrats
overseeing reconstruction for about six months.
After this interim period, control would be transitioned to a strengthened Palestinian Authority (PA), which is based in the West Bank and rivals Hamas. Governance, law and order, and security in Gaza would be the sole responsibility of the PA, excluding Hamas from any role in governing the Strip post-conflict.
The plan calls for international peacekeeping troops in Gaza authorized by a UN Security Council resolution to maintain stability.