Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears | World News, The Indian Express

Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears | World News, The Indian Express

By Reuters |Amman |Updated: June 14, 2019 5:33:41 pm

Tremors across Jordan as Trump Mideast peace plan revives old fears

U.S. President Donald Trump's long-promised "Deal of the Century" to resolve the conflict is still secret, though leaked details suggest it dumps the idea of a full Palestinian state in favour of limited self-rule in part of the Occupied Territories, which would undermine Palestinians' right to return.

President Donald Trump listens as Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks during a meeting with governors on “workforce freedom and mobility” in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Jordan’s King Abdullah reacts angrily to any suggestion that he might accept a U.S. deal to end the Arab-Israeli conflict that would make his country a homeland for Palestinians.