The leaders of seven Arab and Gulf states met in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh on Friday to discuss an Egypt-led alternative reconstruction plan to President Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza and displace its Palestinian population, reports Al Jazeera.
Saudi state news agency, SPA, has released a statement following that meeting, which it described as an “informal brotherly gathering”.
“The meeting included consultations on various regional and international issues, with a focus on joint efforts to support the Palestinian cause and address developments in the Gaza Strip,” the SPA wrote.
It added that the “leaders welcomed the emergency Arab summit scheduled for Cairo on March 4, 2025”, after which the first phase of Egypt’s reconstruction plan is expected to begin should the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas hold.
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