Arab leaders convened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to address President Trump's proposal for the US to take control of Gaza, evict its Palestinian inhabitants, and transform it into a Middle Eastern resort destination. The meeting, attended by Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf nations, preceded a larger Arab summit scheduled for March 4. An Islamic countries meeting is also anticipated following the summit.
The Arab plan remains a point of contention, with conflicting reports emerging. Egypt's proposal, as reported by Al Ahram Weekly, outlines a 10-to-20-year strategy to rebuild Gaza with financial support from Gulf Arab states. The plan excludes Hamas from governance while allowing the 2.1 million Palestinian residents to stay. However, full Arab support for the plan is yet to be secured due to disagreements on Gaza's future governance.
