Riyadh: High officials of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates should meet in Riyadh today to formulate a counter-proposition to the disputed suggestion of former American president Donald Trump to move two million Gazans to neighboring Egypt and Jordan.
Reunion has a significant weight, because the Arab nations are looking for a unified approach to protect Palestinian rights and prevent any forced displacement.
Discussions in Riyadh will open the way to a larger Arab League gathering in Cairo on March 4, where an official plan for the future of Gaza will be presented.
Trump’s proposal aroused a general condemnation, the Arab states standing in a rare unity against the idea. For the Palestinians, he revived painful memories of the Nakba of 1948, when hundreds of thousands were moved during the creation of Israel. In response, the Arab leaders reiterated their firm position against any forced elimination of the Palestinians from Gaza.
As part of the discussions, Egypt will develop a three -phase reconstruction plan for Gaza. The first phase is to clean debris and move the residents affected in safe areas. The second phase will focus on restoring essential infrastructure, including public services, roads and public services. The final phase will include urban planning, housing projects and broader social development initiatives.
One of the main challenges that this plan is faced with is to obtain financial commitments. While the Gulf States, including Saudi Arabia and Water, have expressed their desire to contribute, they are looking for insurance concerning the role of Hamas in the administration of Gaza.
The proposed governance model suggests an administration led by Palestinians without allegiance to a single faction, alongside a joint security framework involving forces of the Palestinian Authority, Egyptian troops and broader Arabic security forces.
However, the differences remain between the Arab nations. Egypt and Saudi Arabia is pressure for the Palestinian authority to assume control, while Qatar insists that the people of Gaza should determine their own governance structure. Despite these disagreements, today’s meeting aims to establish a complete strategy that firmly rejects forced displacement and prioritizes Palestinian self -determination.
While the Arab leaders were deliberated in Riyadh, the result of these discussions will be closely monitored, shaping the region’s position on the reconstruction of Gaza and future governance. The unified plan to present at the next Arab League summit should question external proposals and strengthen Palestinian sovereignty in the region.
