Saudi Arabia is spearheading urgent Arab efforts to formulate a plan for Gaza’s future, countering U.S. President Donald Trump’s reported vision for a “Middle East Riviera” without Palestinian inhabitants, sources told Reuters.
The initiative, backed by key Arab states, aims to prevent a forced displacement of Palestinians and ensure a governance framework that secures their presence in Gaza. The discussions come amid heightened concerns over Israel’s military actions and reports of U.S. backing for a reconstruction plan favoring Israeli tourism and investment along Gaza’s coastline.
While Washington has not publicly confirmed such a proposal, Saudi Arabia and its allies are pushing for a resolution aligned with Palestinian sovereignty. The diplomatic efforts are unfolding as Riyadh weighs its own normalization talks with Israel, complicating regional dynamics.
