Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the Jordanian monarchy, claiming the country is slow-walking its pledge to accept 2,000 sick children from Gaza, Politico reported.

The criticism came as King Abdullah II was set to visit Washington on Monday. In February, Abdullah committed to President Donald Trump to accepting 2,000 children from Gaza who were diagnosed with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

But Jordan has only accepted a small fraction due to fears that Israel will not let them and their families return to Gaza after treatment, Politico reported.

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