By Saudi Arabia is set to host an Arab summit on February 20, 2025, to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for the G@za Strip. The summit will include leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and P@lestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. President Trump’s plan involves the United States taking control of G@za, relocating its over two million P@lestinian residents to neighboring countries such as Egypt and Jordan, and redeveloping the area into a prosperous region dubbed the “Riviera of the Middle East.”
This proposal has faced widespread rejection from Arab nations, who view it as destabilizing and a violation of P@lestinian rights. In response, key Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, are collaborating to formulate an alternative plan for G@za’s future. Discussions in Riyadh have centered on a Gulf-led reconstruction fund and strategies to sideline Hamas, aiming to establish a stable governance structure in G@za without forced displacement.
An Egyptian proposal has emerged, focusing on governance without Hamas, international involvement in reconstruction, and progress toward a two-state solution. This plan is expected to be reviewed at the upcoming summit before being presented to President Trump. The summit underscores the urgency among Arab nations to address the challenges in G@za and to present a unified stance on its future, countering proposals that could lead to further regional instability.
