Arab Nations Convene in Riyadh to Discuss Response to Trump Plan for Gaza
Five Arab states to meet on February 20 to formulate a united response to U.S. President Trump's proposal regarding Gaza, ahead of an upcoming Arab summit in Cairo.
On February 20, five Arab nations—Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar—will convene in Riyadh to discuss their collective response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent proposal concerning the Gaza Strip.
This information was confirmed by two Saudi sources on February 16.
One source, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the information, stated that the meeting aims to formulate a unified stance against Trump's plan, which has faced considerable regional and international condemnation.
The gathering will occur just days before an anticipated Arab summit set to take place in Cairo on February 27.
The discussions in Riyadh will focus on key issues such as the preservation of Palestinian rights, with expected emphases on opposing the displacement of Gaza's population.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas or Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh is expected to attend the meeting to lend the Palestinian perspective on the developments.
Reports indicate that Jordan's King Abdullah II remarked in Washington that Egypt would present a response to Trump's plan, which would subsequently be discussed by the participating Arab nations during the Riyadh meeting.
Trump's proposal, unveiled last week, suggests that the United States would assume control over the Gaza Strip and oversee its reconstruction, rebranding the area as the 'Riviera of the Middle East.' This plan also includes relocating Palestinians to areas in Jordan and Egypt, without a provision for their return.
The plan has sparked widespread backlash, illustrated by a concerted Arab diplomatic effort in recent days among traditional allies of the United States, including Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
They have collectively rejected any aspects of the proposal that could lead to the expulsion of Palestinians from their land.
In response to the escalating tensions regarding the Palestinian issue, Egypt announced that it would host an urgent Arab summit to address serious developments concerning Palestine.
Additionally, Cairo has indicated plans to present a comprehensive vision for the reconstruction of Gaza, which assures that Palestinians will remain in their homeland.
Furthermore, Egypt has received tentative approval to convene an urgent ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation following the aforementioned summit.
Diplomatic sources within the organization, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, indicated that no specific venue has been confirmed for this emergency meeting yet.
The states involved in the Riyadh summit are resolutely opposed to any attempts to displace Palestinians from their territories, underscoring a unified Arab stance on the ongoing situation.
This information was confirmed by two Saudi sources on February 16.
One source, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the information, stated that the meeting aims to formulate a unified stance against Trump's plan, which has faced considerable regional and international condemnation.
The gathering will occur just days before an anticipated Arab summit set to take place in Cairo on February 27.
The discussions in Riyadh will focus on key issues such as the preservation of Palestinian rights, with expected emphases on opposing the displacement of Gaza's population.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas or Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh is expected to attend the meeting to lend the Palestinian perspective on the developments.
Reports indicate that Jordan's King Abdullah II remarked in Washington that Egypt would present a response to Trump's plan, which would subsequently be discussed by the participating Arab nations during the Riyadh meeting.
Trump's proposal, unveiled last week, suggests that the United States would assume control over the Gaza Strip and oversee its reconstruction, rebranding the area as the 'Riviera of the Middle East.' This plan also includes relocating Palestinians to areas in Jordan and Egypt, without a provision for their return.
The plan has sparked widespread backlash, illustrated by a concerted Arab diplomatic effort in recent days among traditional allies of the United States, including Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
They have collectively rejected any aspects of the proposal that could lead to the expulsion of Palestinians from their land.
In response to the escalating tensions regarding the Palestinian issue, Egypt announced that it would host an urgent Arab summit to address serious developments concerning Palestine.
Additionally, Cairo has indicated plans to present a comprehensive vision for the reconstruction of Gaza, which assures that Palestinians will remain in their homeland.
Furthermore, Egypt has received tentative approval to convene an urgent ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation following the aforementioned summit.
Diplomatic sources within the organization, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, indicated that no specific venue has been confirmed for this emergency meeting yet.
The states involved in the Riyadh summit are resolutely opposed to any attempts to displace Palestinians from their territories, underscoring a unified Arab stance on the ongoing situation.
