The King of Jordan has warned that international troops would not want to enforce peace in Gaza, citing concerns over the potential for conflict and the need for consent from all parties involved. According to Abdullah II, if security forces were deployed under a ceasefire plan proposed by former US President Donald Trump, they would be hesitant to do so without clear mandates.
The King's comments come amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, with thousands of fighters mobilising to reassert control over parts of the territory. The international community has been involved in attempts to broker a ceasefire, with Qatar and Egypt playing key roles in mediating negotiations.
However, King Abdullah expressed concerns that any large-scale deployment of troops would be seen as an attempt at "peace enforcement," which would be met with resistance from countries unwilling to become embroiled in the conflict. He emphasized the importance of peacekeeping missions, where security forces support local police forces and provide humanitarian aid without taking sides.
The King also highlighted the challenges faced by Palestinians, who have been subjected to a two-year-long siege and numerous air strikes, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. Despite this, Queen Rania, Jordan's monarch, expressed hope for a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, acknowledging that it would require international support.
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, King Abdullah acknowledged the complexity of the situation, stating that "choosing hope was not easy... but it's the only path that doesn't deny Palestinians or betray their struggle or our humanity."
				
			The King's comments come amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, with thousands of fighters mobilising to reassert control over parts of the territory. The international community has been involved in attempts to broker a ceasefire, with Qatar and Egypt playing key roles in mediating negotiations.
However, King Abdullah expressed concerns that any large-scale deployment of troops would be seen as an attempt at "peace enforcement," which would be met with resistance from countries unwilling to become embroiled in the conflict. He emphasized the importance of peacekeeping missions, where security forces support local police forces and provide humanitarian aid without taking sides.
The King also highlighted the challenges faced by Palestinians, who have been subjected to a two-year-long siege and numerous air strikes, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. Despite this, Queen Rania, Jordan's monarch, expressed hope for a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians, acknowledging that it would require international support.
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, King Abdullah acknowledged the complexity of the situation, stating that "choosing hope was not easy... but it's the only path that doesn't deny Palestinians or betray their struggle or our humanity."

 . I mean, it's like everyone's just waiting for someone else to make a move and then they're all going to be caught up in the mess. It seems like such a delicate situation and I can see why the King of Jordan is hesitant about international troops getting involved. We've seen what happens when troops are sent into conflict zones before, it's not always pretty
. I mean, it's like everyone's just waiting for someone else to make a move and then they're all going to be caught up in the mess. It seems like such a delicate situation and I can see why the King of Jordan is hesitant about international troops getting involved. We've seen what happens when troops are sent into conflict zones before, it's not always pretty  .
. . Thousands of people living in poverty and fear, with no end in sight for their suffering. It's heartbreaking and I can only imagine how Queen Rania must be feeling. Maybe it's time for us to step up and offer some real support? Not just words, but actual action
. Thousands of people living in poverty and fear, with no end in sight for their suffering. It's heartbreaking and I can only imagine how Queen Rania must be feeling. Maybe it's time for us to step up and offer some real support? Not just words, but actual action  .
. . The King is right in emphasizing the importance of peacekeeping missions, where security forces support local authorities without taking sides.
. The King is right in emphasizing the importance of peacekeeping missions, where security forces support local authorities without taking sides. . This conflict is going to take time, effort, and cooperation from all parties involved - we have to keep pushing forward in search of a peaceful resolution
. This conflict is going to take time, effort, and cooperation from all parties involved - we have to keep pushing forward in search of a peaceful resolution  .
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. Queen Rania said it so well - hope is what keeps us going, but it's hard to hold onto when things seem impossible
 Queen Rania said it so well - hope is what keeps us going, but it's hard to hold onto when things seem impossible  .
. . And meanwhile, the Palestinians are just caught in the crossfire
. And meanwhile, the Palestinians are just caught in the crossfire  He's right, we can't just force peace on people. I mean, if we're talking about troops from other countries, they're not gonna be all like "oh yeah, let me go fight in some random conflict."
 He's right, we can't just force peace on people. I mean, if we're talking about troops from other countries, they're not gonna be all like "oh yeah, let me go fight in some random conflict."  They need a clear reason to do so and that reason needs to be legit. Peacekeeping missions are the way to go, where we support local forces and help out with humanitarian stuff. That's how you build trust, I guess.
 They need a clear reason to do so and that reason needs to be legit. Peacekeeping missions are the way to go, where we support local forces and help out with humanitarian stuff. That's how you build trust, I guess.

 . The King's right to say security forces dont wanna get bogged down in a conflict thats not entirely on their hands, but its also super worrying when you hear him saying troops wouldnt deploy without clear mandates because they know how messy it can get. And meanwhile thousands of fighters mobilising and tensions are running high...its like the whole world is stuck in this never-ending cycle of violence
. The King's right to say security forces dont wanna get bogged down in a conflict thats not entirely on their hands, but its also super worrying when you hear him saying troops wouldnt deploy without clear mandates because they know how messy it can get. And meanwhile thousands of fighters mobilising and tensions are running high...its like the whole world is stuck in this never-ending cycle of violence  . I mean Queen Rania trying to stay hopeful for a lasting peace, its nice but honestly its hard to feel optimistic when you see all these years of siege and destruction
. I mean Queen Rania trying to stay hopeful for a lasting peace, its nice but honestly its hard to feel optimistic when you see all these years of siege and destruction  . I do think the international community needs to step up its game - Qatar and Egypt are doing some good work, but more support would be needed.
. I do think the international community needs to step up its game - Qatar and Egypt are doing some good work, but more support would be needed. .
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 . The King's comments are spot on - it's super complex when we're talking about enforcing peace in a conflict zone, especially one with such history and emotional investment like Gaza. I think it's so important for us to acknowledge the challenges faced by Palestinians and not just throw troops at the problem without a clear plan
. The King's comments are spot on - it's super complex when we're talking about enforcing peace in a conflict zone, especially one with such history and emotional investment like Gaza. I think it's so important for us to acknowledge the challenges faced by Palestinians and not just throw troops at the problem without a clear plan  . And let's be real, international support is essential for any lasting peace agreement
. And let's be real, international support is essential for any lasting peace agreement  .
. . We need to be doing more to support the Palestinians and help them find peace and stability. I wish world leaders could come together and agree on a solution that works for everyone, not just those in power
. We need to be doing more to support the Palestinians and help them find peace and stability. I wish world leaders could come together and agree on a solution that works for everyone, not just those in power  .
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