Arab Leaders Convene in Riyadh to Counter Trump's Controversial Gaza Proposal

The summit focuses on an Egyptian-led reconstruction plan for Gaza, rejecting U.S. calls to displace residents and addressing governance challenges.

Arab leaders from Gulf nations, Egypt, and Jordan are meeting in Riyadh to discuss alternatives to Donald Trump's proposal to transform Gaza into a 'Riviera' by displacing its 2.4 million residents.
The Egyptian plan, spanning three to five years, includes phased reconstruction, starting with temporary housing and debris removal, followed by infrastructure rebuilding and political stabilization efforts.
The estimated cost of Gaza's reconstruction is over $53 billion, with funding expected from international donors, though disagreements over conditions persist among Gulf states.
Governance of Gaza remains a contentious issue, with proposals for a neutral Palestinian administration and the exclusion or disarmament of Hamas, which Israel and the U.S. demand.
A broader Arab consensus on Gaza's future will be sought at an extraordinary Arab League summit in Cairo on March 4, following the Riyadh discussions.