Jordan says Arab countries will not send ground troops to Gaza, what information is worth paying attention to?

British Colonization and the Relationship between Jordan and Palestine

Originally, there was no Jordan in the world. The British created Jordan in order to divide the Middle East and separate Palestine.

The current Jordanian royal family has no substantial relationship with Palestine. It was the British who appointed the second son of the Hashemite Kingdom to become the leader of Jordan. Jordan is also essentially a British colony, with the British responsible for its military and diplomatic affairs. The Hashemite Kingdom was actually wiped out by Saudi Arabia 100 years ago.

Strictly speaking, if Palestine were to establish itself as a country and possess a sufficiently strong military, it could assert sovereignty over Jordan. This is because Jordan is a historical product of British colonialism, similar to the situation if Britain were to grant independence to Hong Kong and then we wanted to regain control of it.

The Arab world surrendered decades ago. The princes prioritize making money by selling oil and buying bags and sports cars in Europe, and they don’t care much about a few Muslim lives.

However, if the princes continue in this way, and if one day they are truly defeated by Hamas or Hezbollah, their prestige in the Muslim world will essentially be reduced to nothing.

Considering the religious atmosphere of Islam, if the conflict in Gaza continues until next year, and a little instigation is added, Amman might become unstable before Tel Aviv.

With the support of all these princes, it is actually possible for Iran to consolidate its position as the mini-king of the Middle East.

Surrounding countries will not take over Gaza refugees or Gaza, out of concern for becoming a “relief pitcher,” helping Israel escape responsibility, and avoiding losing moral high ground.

Why are Middle Eastern countries all stating that they will not take over Gaza or Gaza refugees?

1. They are concerned about becoming a “relief pitcher.”

There are at least two to three million Palestinians, and if they were to accept refugees or take over the devastated Gaza, they would undoubtedly have to bear the burden of these refugees.

Even if it were two hundred thousand, it would still be too much for other countries to bear. Not only would it increase the economic burden, but it would also intensify the cultural conflicts between refugees and the local population.

2. It would allow Israel to escape responsibility.

If they were to take on this burden, it would mean that Israel could simply wash its hands of the situation. Wouldn’t that be great for Israel? They could cause destruction and leave without any consequences. No way!

Moreover, Israel currently lacks international legal support. If other Middle Eastern countries were to take over, it would be tantamount to acknowledging the legitimacy of Israel’s aggression in Gaza, providing it with a certificate of approval.

3. They would lose moral high ground through occupation.

Taking in Gaza refugees might be accepted by the Islamic community, but taking over the Gaza region would make others misunderstand their intentions towards Gaza. This would make it difficult for the Islamic community to accept, leading to the loss of moral high ground and causing internal conflicts and conflicts with Palestine.

With so many disadvantages, why would any country agree to this?

Arab Countries' Positions on Gaza

It is not important whether Arab countries send ground forces to Gaza or not; what matters is who will take control of Gaza after the war.

The crux of the problem now is that Israel not only has no intention of a ceasefire, but also wants to fully take control of Gaza. This has created irreconcilable differences with all countries that support the “two-state solution” to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (including the United States).

A diagram created by foreign media shows the various directions of the Israeli military’s operation in Gaza.

The positions of most Arab countries, such as Jordan, support the “two-state solution” and recognize Palestine as an independent country. Since it is an independent country, it should have complete sovereignty. Regardless of whether Hamas is a terrorist organization or not, Gaza is still part of Palestine. Israel’s bombing, blockade, and attacks on Gaza can be described as counter-terrorism or self-defense. However, if, after defeating Hamas, Israel wants to occupy Gaza, it is a blatant encroachment on Palestinian sovereignty. Even the double-standard party of “Europe and America” cannot whitewash Israel’s actions.

The Palestinian National Authority claims the territory (in red) and the territory under its actual control (in dark red).

Biden proposed the US position on “post-war governance” in Gaza, stating that the Gaza Strip and the West Bank should be unified and led by the Palestinian Authority. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu opposed this stance, stating that the Palestinian Authority “lacks the capability” to lead Gaza, and Israel will retain “military control” over the Gaza Strip.

If Israel continues to occupy Gaza after the war, what is the significance of Arab countries sending ground forces to Gaza? To help Palestine regain control of Gaza? Wishful thinking. To help Israel maintain stability and security in Gaza? That would be aiding the enemy. It is too insulting.

A typical photo of the Israeli military assembling in the Gaza Strip shows “Merkava” tanks covered with shelters, fully equipped “Jaguars” armored vehicles, heavy “Cougar” armored engineering vehicles, and M9 armored bulldozers constructing “earthworks.”

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been going on for over a month, and Israel has been bombing, blockading, and attacking for over a month as well. Although Israel has suffered significant losses, Hamas has also been severely damaged. At this stage of the conflict, the Palestinian Authority has not taken any action, and brotherly countries like Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia have not taken any action. Iran has not taken direct action either. Even if Israel’s subsequent attacks are ineffective, Hamas is highly unlikely to have the power to reverse the situation. Therefore, the Palestinian camp will not take large-scale action, and countries like Jordan will continue to watch from the sidelines.