Trump’s Gaza Plan Complicates Hoped-for Saudi-Israeli Deal
President Trump wants to broker normal ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel, but his proposal to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza just made that a lot harder.
Trump’s Gaza plan has stunned the region. Here’s a look at the serious obstacles it faces.
Arab countries, including Egypt and Jordan, have condemned such plans and roundly rejected President Trump's suggestion that they take in more Palestinian refugees.
What Trump’s proposal to ‘take over’ Gaza could mean for Arab-Israeli relations
During his press conference, Trump suggested that Saudi Arabia was not demanding a Palestinian homeland. But statements from Saudi officials since then contradict this narrative and point to increasingly divergent views on Gaza – and indeed, the future of Palestine – between Riyadh and Washington.
Trump’s proposal to displace Gazans may impede efforts with Saudi Arabia
Middle East analysts say Trump’s comments have complicated his drive to secure diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Egypt Galvanizes Arab Momentum Against Trump's Gaza Plan
Trump has suggested the U.S. take control of Gaza from Israel and create a "Riviera of the Middle East" after resettling Palestinians elsewhere including Egypt and Jordan. But Ara
Saudi Arabia’s high-wire act wobbles amid Trump’s Gaza gambit
Saudi Arabia had been having a few good weeks, stepping in quickly to take advantage of opportunities in a region that has been dramatically reshaped in the wake of Hamas’s October 7 massacre, and Israel’s 15 months of war in Gaza and military operations against Lebanon.
Trump proposal to displace Gazans draws swift backlash in Arab world
Egypt, Jordan and Arab nations in the Persian Gulf were quick to respond, reiterating their opposition to the mass displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.
Arab American, Muslim Leaders Decry Trump Comments on Gaza
U.S. Arab American and Muslim leaders, including some who supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election, criticized the president's proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza and resettle Palestinians, but some of them said they still believed he was the best option for lasting peace in the region.
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