Arab leaders pose for a group photo at a summit in Riyadh, convened to draw up a Gaza reconstruction plan to counter Donald Trump's proposal. (Credit: Saudi Royal Palace/AFP)
On Feb. 4, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan for the depopulation of Gaza, in a bid to transform the ravaged enclave into the "French Riviera of the Middle East."One month later, Arab countries appear to have finally reached an agreement on an alternative proposal to counter the shockwave triggered by that announcement in the region. At an extraordinary Arab League summit scheduled for Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt is expected to present a plan for the physical and political reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, which attending member states are expected to approve. Read more How can the Arabs say no to Trump? However, it appears there has been difficulty to align positions as the meeting — initially planned for Feb. 27 — was postponed until a consensus was reached on the details of the plan.The Egyptian proposal calls for...
On Feb. 4, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a plan for the depopulation of Gaza, in a bid to transform the ravaged enclave into the "French Riviera of the Middle East."One month later, Arab countries appear to have finally reached an agreement on an alternative proposal to counter the shockwave triggered by that announcement in the region. At an extraordinary Arab League summit scheduled for Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt is expected to present a plan for the physical and political reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, which attending member states are expected to approve. Read more How can the Arabs say no to Trump? However, it appears there has been difficulty to align positions as the meeting — initially planned for Feb. 27 — was postponed until a consensus was reached on the details of the plan.The Egyptian proposal calls...