Jordan’s PM says displacement of Palestinians ‘red line’ violating peace treaty

DUBAI: Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh called the displacement of Palestinians a “red line” that constitutes a fundamental violation of the peace treaty between his country and Israel, The Jordan Times reported on Monday.

Khasawneh highlighted the treaty’s key provision defending against forced population movements, stating that such displacement would dissolve the Palestinian issue and threaten Jordan’s national security.

Khasawneh warned that if displacement of Palestinians occurs, the peace treaty would become meaningless.

He affirmed Jordan’s support for Egypt’s rejection of displacing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, fearing a precedent of forced removal in the West Bank.

Khasawneh stressed King Abdullah’s longstanding support for a two-state solution and warned against neglecting it, foreseeing a region plunged into violence.

Jordan considers any attempt to alter the status quo in Al-Aqsa Mosque as another “red line” with consequences for crossing it, the prime minister warned.

Khasawneh said Jordan was exploring options to secure alternatives in the event that the supply of liquefied natural gas from Israel is halted.

He said Jordan was talking with other Arab countries, while affirming Amman’s commitment to contractual obligations with Israel.

Although no indication of a gas supply halt exists, Jordan maintains a gas reserve sufficient for 65 days, evaluating alternative scenarios amidst ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza.