The upcoming summit aims to establish an alternative strategy to maintain Palestinian presence and statehood.
Arab Leaders Unite Against Trump's Gaza Development Vision
Arab Leaders Unite Against Trump's Gaza Development Vision
Gulf and Arab states devise a counterproposal for Gaza amid ongoing tensions.
The leaders of Gulf Arab nations are convening in Riyadh this Friday to strategize ahead of a significant Arab League summit set for early March in Egypt. This gathering comes in response to President Trump's controversial proposal to redevelop Gaza while displacing its Palestinian residents under U.S. influence. The plan, which envisages transforming Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” has sparked widespread discontent and disbelief among Arab nations.
Trump's administration has challenged regional leaders to present a viable alternative, which has propelled urgent discussions among countries including Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. The focus is on creating a robust proposal that maintains the two million Palestinians currently living in Gaza and supports the idea of a future Palestinian state. According to diplomatic sources, these countries are collaborating to devise a reconstruction plan, funded and managed by Arab governments, that aims to revitalize Gaza without uprooting its inhabitants.
Recent ambitious proposals, like one from Emirati businessman Khalaf al-Habtoor, have circulated too but have yet to achieve widespread support. His outline suggests a swift reconstruction of Gaza, promising revitalization within "a matter of years." As discussions unfold, Arab leaders are keen to present a united front to uphold their commitment to the Palestinian cause amid mounting international scrutiny and pressure from the U.S.
Trump's administration has challenged regional leaders to present a viable alternative, which has propelled urgent discussions among countries including Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. The focus is on creating a robust proposal that maintains the two million Palestinians currently living in Gaza and supports the idea of a future Palestinian state. According to diplomatic sources, these countries are collaborating to devise a reconstruction plan, funded and managed by Arab governments, that aims to revitalize Gaza without uprooting its inhabitants.
Recent ambitious proposals, like one from Emirati businessman Khalaf al-Habtoor, have circulated too but have yet to achieve widespread support. His outline suggests a swift reconstruction of Gaza, promising revitalization within "a matter of years." As discussions unfold, Arab leaders are keen to present a united front to uphold their commitment to the Palestinian cause amid mounting international scrutiny and pressure from the U.S.
