Egypt has announced plans to host a summit of Arab leaders on Feb. 27 to address the future of the Gaza Strip following President Donald Trump's recent statements indicating a desire for the U.S. to take ownership of the territory. The announcement comes after Trump's declaration, which has unsettled key U.S. allies in the Middle East, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
The summit in Cairo will focus on discussions regarding the state of Palestine and the new developments affecting the Palestinian cause. Trump's suggestion that Arab neighbors should take in the Palestinians living in Gaza has been met with skepticism and dismissal by these countries.