Fri Feb 14 17:11:42 UTC 2025: ## Arab Leaders to Convene in Saudi Arabia Amidst Trump’s Gaza Plan Outrage

**Riyadh, Saudi Arabia –** A summit will be held in Saudi Arabia on February 20th, bringing together the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. The meeting, preceding an Arab League summit on the same issue, will address President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to have the United States take over the Gaza Strip and relocate its population.

Trump’s plan, unveiled following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has sparked international condemnation. The proposal, which suggests relocating over two million Palestinians to Jordan or Egypt, has drawn sharp criticism from Arab nations, who view it as a mass displacement echoing the 1948 “Nakba.”

Trump has threatened to cut aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to cooperate with his plan. This has prompted Saudi Arabia to offer its support to these nations, emphasizing its role in resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict and pledging economic backing should US aid be withdrawn.

While Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Trump plan is the “only plan,” albeit unpopular, Egypt has presented its own proposal for Gaza’s reconstruction allowing Palestinians to remain. Rubio is traveling to Europe, Ukraine, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE to discuss the fragile Gaza ceasefire and the situation. Meanwhile, Trump has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting a possible meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

The Saudi-hosted summit aims to formulate a united Arab response to Trump’s proposal and explore alternative solutions for Gaza. The meeting underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in international diplomacy and its commitment to supporting its Arab allies amid the escalating crisis.

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