King of Jordan Rejects Refugees from Gaza, Warns of Mideast Crisis

King Abdullah II of Jordan rejected German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's request for neighboring Arab countries to take in Palestinian refugees fleeing the Gaza Strip ahead of a potential Israeli ground offensive. The king stated that Jordan and Egypt have a "red line" against accepting refugees. Scholz, who is heading to Israel and Egypt to de-escalate tensions, hopes that Egypt will open its border to allow in refugees. However, King Abdullah emphasized that the situation should be handled within Gaza and the West Bank, without burdening other countries.