Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump is &ldquo;capable of achieving peace&rdquo; in the Middle East. His comments came at the emergency Arab League summit in Cairo, where regional leaders gathered to address Gaza&rsquo;s future.
Jordan&rsquo;s King Abdullah strongly opposed any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and backed a comprehensive reconstruction plan. He also stressed the need to support the Palestinian Authority&rsquo;s reform efforts to ensure effective governance in Gaza while linking it with the West Bank.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the summit and said, &ldquo;We thank all Arab and European states who have taken the initiative and were quick to reject this irresponsible and inhumane call.&rdquo;
Abbas also criticised Israeli actions in the West Bank and Jerusalem, accusing them of undermining the two-state solution. He praised the &ldquo;Arab-Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of Gaza in the presence of the Palestinians in their homeland&rdquo; and urged Trump to back these reconstruction efforts.
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Additionally, Abbas said that he was ready to hold presidential and parliamentary elections if conditions permit, adding that his Palestinian Authority remains the sole legitimate governing and security force in the Palestinian Territories.
<h2>Arab leaders reject Trump&rsquo;s Gaza&nbsp;plan</h2>
The summit was convened in response to Trump&rsquo;s widely criticised proposal to assume control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian population. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his support for Trump&rsquo;s plan a day earlier, describing it as &ldquo;visionary and innovative.&rdquo;
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Ahead of the meeting, a draft communique was issued, endorsing an Egyptian plan for Gaza's future. It urged the international community and financial institutions to support the initiative swiftly.
<h2>Egypt&rsquo;s $53 billion reconstruction plan</h2>
Egypt&rsquo;s 112-page proposal outlines a long-term redevelopment plan for Gaza, which aims to rebuild the region by 2030 without displacing its residents. The plan features detailed maps and AI-generated images showcasing proposed housing developments, gardens, and community centres.
Key features include:
A commercial harbour
A technology hub
Beachfront hotels
Large green spaces and industrial zones
Sustainable and renewable energy-powered infrastructure
The plan directly opposes Trump&rsquo;s controversial call to permanently remove Gaza&rsquo;s two million Palestinian residents and transform the territory into a tourist destination.
<h2>Immediate steps and long-term vision</h2>
According to the Associated Press, the first phase of the Egyptian plan, expected to receive official backing from Middle Eastern leaders later on Tuesday, focuses on removing unexploded ordnance and clearing over 50 million tonnes of rubble left by Israeli military operations.
To accommodate displaced residents, hundreds of thousands of temporary housing units will be established. Over the coming years, the plan envisions completely reshaping Gaza with modern, eco-friendly urban areas, renovated agricultural lands, and industrial hubs.
<h2>It also calls for the construction of:</h2>
An airport
A fishing port
A commercial port
The opening of these facilities was originally promised under the 1990s Oslo Peace Accords but was never realised due to the collapse of the peace process.
<h2>The lead-up to the emergency summit</h2>
The summit follows Trump&rsquo;s statement on 5 February, in which he declared his intention to &ldquo;take over&rdquo; Gaza, relocate its Palestinian residents to Egypt and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-national-shot-dead-while-attempting-illegal-border-crossing-in-jordan-mea-sources-8773001">Jordan</a>, and redevelop the strip into &ldquo;the Riviera of the Middle East.&rdquo;
Egypt rejected the proposal and instead announced plans to present a &ldquo;comprehensive vision for rebuilding Gaza while ensuring Palestinians remain.&rdquo; It also committed to hosting an Arab summit to discuss the initiative.
On 21 February, Egypt, Jordan, and the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations met in Riyadh to set the agenda for Tuesday&rsquo;s summit in Cairo.
The discussions are expected to shape the region&rsquo;s response to Trump&rsquo;s plan while advancing Egypt&rsquo;s alternative vision for Gaza&rsquo;s future.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The emergency Arab League Summit was convened in response to Trump’s widely criticised proposal to assume control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian population.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump is “capable of achieving peace” in the Middle East. His comments came at the emergency Arab League summit in Cairo, where regional leaders gathered to address Gaza’s future. Jordan’s King Abdullah strongly opposed any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and backed a comprehensive reconstruction plan. He also stressed the need to support the Palestinian Authority’s reform efforts to ensure effective governance in Gaza while linking it with the West Bank. Also read: ‘Might return to war’: Netanyahu warns Hamas of ‘unimaginable consequences’ if they don't return hostages Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the summit and said, “We thank all Arab and European states who have taken the initiative and were quick to reject this irresponsible and inhumane call.” Abbas also criticised Israeli actions in the West Bank and Jerusalem, accusing them of undermining the two-state solution. He praised the “Arab-Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of Gaza in the presence of the Palestinians in their homeland” and urged Trump to back these reconstruction efforts. Also read: With Hamas in PoK, Israel reaches out to India for group’s terror listing Additionally, Abbas said that he was ready to hold presidential and parliamentary elections if conditions permit, adding that his Palestinian Authority remains the sole legitimate governing and security force in the Palestinian Territories. Arab leaders reject Trump’s Gaza plan The summit was convened in response to Trump’s widely criticised proposal to assume control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian population. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his support for Trump’s plan a day earlier, describing it as “visionary and innovative.” Also read: Egypt to present Gaza reconstruction plan at Arab summit, intensify efforts for ceasefire phase two Ahead of the meeting, a draft communique was issued, endorsing an Egyptian plan for Gaza's future. It urged the international community and financial institutions to support the initiative swiftly. Egypt’s $53 billion reconstruction plan Egypt’s 112-page proposal outlines a long-term redevelopment plan for Gaza, which aims to rebuild the region by 2030 without displacing its residents. The plan features detailed maps and AI-generated images showcasing proposed housing developments, gardens, and community centres. Key features include: A commercial harbour A technology hub Beachfront hotels Large green spaces and industrial zones Sustainable and renewable energy-powered infrastructure The plan directly opposes Trump’s controversial call to permanently remove Gaza’s two million Palestinian residents and transform the territory into a tourist destination. Immediate steps and long-term vision According to the Associated Press, the first phase of the Egyptian plan, expected to receive official backing from Middle Eastern leaders later on Tuesday, focuses on removing unexploded ordnance and clearing over 50 million tonnes of rubble left by Israeli military operations. To accommodate displaced residents, hundreds of thousands of temporary housing units will be established. Over the coming years, the plan envisions completely reshaping Gaza with modern, eco-friendly urban areas, renovated agricultural lands, and industrial hubs. It also calls for the construction of: An airport A fishing port A commercial port The opening of these facilities was originally promised under the 1990s Oslo Peace Accords but was never realised due to the collapse of the peace process. The lead-up to the emergency summit The summit follows Trump’s statement on 5 February, in which he declared his intention to “take over” Gaza, relocate its Palestinian residents to Egypt and Jordan, and redevelop the strip into “the Riviera of the Middle East.” Egypt rejected the proposal and instead announced plans to present a “comprehensive vision for rebuilding Gaza while ensuring Palestinians remain.” It also committed to hosting an Arab summit to discuss the initiative. On 21 February, Egypt, Jordan, and the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations met in Riyadh to set the agenda for Tuesday’s summit in Cairo. The discussions are expected to shape the region’s response to Trump’s plan while advancing Egypt’s alternative vision for Gaza’s future. (With inputs from agencies)

Arab Summit: Egypt’s Sisi says ‘Trump can bring peace’ as leaders meet to oppose his Gaza plan

US President Joe Biden failed to win oil and security commitments from the Gulf leaders during the Arab Summit in Jeddah, Reuters news agency reported.

Biden’s visit to West Asia was primarily aimed at asking the oil-rich Gulf leaders to keep pumping more oil, which would drive gas prices down back in the US. But no consensus emerged between Biden and other Gulf leaders during the meeting on Saturday.

According to Arab News newspaper, the 30-minute discussion ended with Saudi Arabia saying that it did not have any additional capacity to increase oil production beyond 13 million barrels per day.

The Arab Summit saw the participation of six Gulf states and Egypt, Jordan and Iraq.

"The United States is invested in building a positive future of the region, in partnership with all of you-and the United States is not going anywhere," Biden said, according to a transcript of his speech.

Biden, whose itinerary also included visiting Israel, presented his vision and strategy for America's engagement in the Middle East at an Arab summit in Jeddah.

The summit communique though didn’t have any indications of Biden’s meeting having a failed outcome, it did appear vague. Reportedly, Saudi was also not in favour of a regional security alliance, which would also include Israel, to combat Iranian threats.

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"We believe there's great value in including as many of the capabilities in this region as possible and certainly Israel has significant air and missile defence capabilities, as they need to. But we're having these discussions bilaterally with these nations," a senior administration official told reporters, according to Reuters.

Notably, the summit was being held in the back of soaring relations between US and Saudi over Biden’s outspoken condemnation of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, where the US leader vowed to make the Gulf nation a “pariah state”.

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Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, denied having any knowledge of discussions on a Gulf-Israeli defence alliance and added that the kingdom was not involved in such talks.

(With inputs from agencies)

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US President Joe Biden failed to win oil and security commitments from the Gulf leaders during the Arab Summit in Jeddah, Reuters news agency reported. Biden’s visit to West Asia was primarily aimed at asking the oil-rich Gulf leaders to keep pumping more oil, which would drive gas prices down back in the US.

US President Joe Biden failed to win oil and security commitments from the Gulf leaders during the Arab Summit in Jeddah, Reuters news agency reported. Biden’s visit to West Asia was primarily aimed at asking the oil-rich Gulf leaders to keep pumping more oil, which would drive gas prices down back in the US. But no consensus emerged between Biden and other Gulf leaders during the meeting on Saturday. According to Arab News newspaper, the 30-minute discussion ended with Saudi Arabia saying that it did not have any additional capacity to increase oil production beyond 13 million barrels per day. The Arab Summit saw the participation of six Gulf states and Egypt, Jordan and Iraq. "The United States is invested in building a positive future of the region, in partnership with all of you-and the United States is not going anywhere," Biden said, according to a transcript of his speech. Biden, whose itinerary also included visiting Israel, presented his vision and strategy for America's engagement in the Middle East at an Arab summit in Jeddah. The summit communique though didn’t have any indications of Biden’s meeting having a failed outcome, it did appear vague. Reportedly, Saudi was also not in favour of a regional security alliance, which would also include Israel, to combat Iranian threats. Also read | Joe Biden formally invites UAE President to the United States "We believe there's great value in including as many of the capabilities in this region as possible and certainly Israel has significant air and missile defence capabilities, as they need to. But we're having these discussions bilaterally with these nations," a senior administration official told reporters, according to Reuters. Notably, the summit was being held in the back of soaring relations between US and Saudi over Biden’s outspoken condemnation of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, where the US leader vowed to make the Gulf nation a “pariah state”. Also read | Watch: Saudi Crown Prince smirks when asked a question about Jamal Khashoggi Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, denied having any knowledge of discussions on a Gulf-Israeli defence alliance and added that the kingdom was not involved in such talks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US President Joe Biden fails to win oil and security commitments at Arab Summit: Report

In order to convince Washington's Gulf allies to pump more oil and to include Israel in the region as part of a new axis partly motivated by shared fears over Iran, US President Joe Biden talks to&nbsp;Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. In a joint statement published by the Saudi state news agency, the two nations stressed the significance of preventing Iran from "acquiring a nuclear weapon."

On the second leg of his first trip to the Middle East as president, Biden has downplayed meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a decision that has drawn criticism in the US due to human rights abuses. Instead, he has concentrated on the summit with six Gulf states, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq that is scheduled. In response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in 2018, Biden had vowed to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" on the international stage. However, he ultimately came to the conclusion that U.S. interests required a recalibration, not a rupture, in relations with the country, which is the top oil exporter and an Arab superpower.

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At a time when there is a temporary cease-fire in the Yemen war and high crude prices, as well as other issues connected to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Biden needs Saudi assistance. Washington also seeks to lessen China's global influence and Iran's hold on the area. Gulf governments, who have steadfastly refused to support the West against Russia in the Ukraine conflict, are in turn looking for a firm US commitment to strategic partnerships that have grown strained due to the US's perceived disengagement from the region.

(with inputs from agencies)

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In order to convince Washington's Gulf allies to pump more oil and to include Israel in the region as part of a new axis partly motivated by shared fears over Iran, US President Joe Biden talks to Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

In order to convince Washington's Gulf allies to pump more oil and to include Israel in the region as part of a new axis partly motivated by shared fears over Iran, US President Joe Biden talks to Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. In a joint statement published by the Saudi state news agency, the two nations stressed the significance of preventing Iran from "acquiring a nuclear weapon." On the second leg of his first trip to the Middle East as president, Biden has downplayed meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a decision that has drawn criticism in the US due to human rights abuses. Instead, he has concentrated on the summit with six Gulf states, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq that is scheduled. In response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in 2018, Biden had vowed to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" on the international stage. However, he ultimately came to the conclusion that U.S. interests required a recalibration, not a rupture, in relations with the country, which is the top oil exporter and an Arab superpower. Also Read: Mexico arrests drug lord on 'FBI ten most wanted fugitive' list At a time when there is a temporary cease-fire in the Yemen war and high crude prices, as well as other issues connected to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Biden needs Saudi assistance. Washington also seeks to lessen China's global influence and Iran's hold on the area. Gulf governments, who have steadfastly refused to support the West against Russia in the Ukraine conflict, are in turn looking for a firm US commitment to strategic partnerships that have grown strained due to the US's perceived disengagement from the region. (with inputs from agencies)

Arab Summit: Biden hopes for more oil, Israeli integration, and stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons

Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah pledged on Friday (May 31) to confront the U.S. Middle East plan that President Donald Trump has touted as "the deal of the century."

Lebanon's Hezbollah vows to confront U.S. Middle East plan

Arab leaders said on Sunday they would seek a UN Security Council resolution against the US decision to recognize <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arab-leaders-grappling-regional-rifts-condemn-us-decision-on-golan-207034">Israeli sovereignty</a> over the Golan Heights and promised to support Palestinians in their bid for statehood.

Arab leaders, long divided by regional rivalries, also ended their annual summit in Tunisia calling for cooperation with non-Arab Iran based on non-interference in each others' affairs.

Arab League Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit was critical of the United States, saying that the decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan "had no value."

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation last week recognizing the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/what-is-the-significance-of-golan-heights-204773">Golan Heights</a> as part of Israel, which annexed the area in 1981 after capturing it from Syria in 1967.

Syria's seat at the summit was vacant. Damascus has been suspended from the League since 2011 over its crackdown on protesters at the start of its civil war.

So far, no consensus has yet been reached to allow Syria's reinstatement, according to the Arab League.

Arab leaders said on Sunday they would seek a UN Security Council resolution against the US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights and promised to support Palestinians in their bid for statehood.

Arab leaders said on Sunday they would seek a UN Security Council resolution against the US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights and promised to support Palestinians in their bid for statehood. Arab leaders, long divided by regional rivalries, also ended their annual summit in Tunisia calling for cooperation with non-Arab Iran based on non-interference in each others' affairs. Arab League Secretary General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit was critical of the United States, saying that the decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan "had no value." US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation last week recognizing the Golan Heights as part of Israel, which annexed the area in 1981 after capturing it from Syria in 1967. Syria's seat at the summit was vacant. Damascus has been suspended from the League since 2011 over its crackdown on protesters at the start of its civil war. So far, no consensus has yet been reached to allow Syria's reinstatement, according to the Arab League.

Arabs to seek UN Security Council action on Golan Heights 

Leaders started arriving on Saturday for the annual Arab League summit, hosted this year by Tunisia.

Presidents from Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq were among those who landed in Tunis to attend the summit, which is likely to focus on Washington's recent decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, as well as its earlier move to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Arab states consider the Golan Heights, captured by Israel in the 1967 Middle East war, as occupied Syrian land.

Tunisia will coordinate with fellow Arab countries to contain any fallout from the US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui said on Friday.

Leaders started arriving on Saturday for the annual Arab League summit, hosted this year by Tunisia. Presidents from Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq were among those who landed in Tunis to attend the summit, which is likely to focus on Washington's recent decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, as well as its earlier move to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Leaders started arriving on Saturday for the annual Arab League summit, hosted this year by Tunisia. Presidents from Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq were among those who landed in Tunis to attend the summit, which is likely to focus on Washington's recent decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, as well as its earlier move to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Arab states consider the Golan Heights, captured by Israel in the 1967 Middle East war, as occupied Syrian land. Tunisia will coordinate with fellow Arab countries to contain any fallout from the US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui said on Friday.

Leaders arrive in Tunis ahead of Arab summit; Golan Heights in focus 

Arab heads of state, long divided by regional rivalries, are expected to unite at a summit in Tunis on Sunday.

Arab leaders are already grappling with unrest in Algeria and Sudan, international pressure over the war in Yemen, regional splits over Iran's influence in the Middle East and a bitter Gulf Arab dispute.

Officials said the summit would be dominated by the Golan Heights and Palestinian demands for an independent state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, areas also occupied by Israel in the 1967 war.

The Tunis summit will be the first time the rulers of Saudi Arabia and Qatar attend the same gathering since 2017 when Riyadh and its allies imposed a political and economic boycott on Doha. Saudi Arabia and its allies accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism and cosying up to Iran, a charge Doha denies.

The leaders of Sudan and Algeria are not expected to attend, with both nations roiled by anti-government protests. Syria has been suspended from the Arab League since 2011.

Arab heads of state, long divided by regional rivalries, are expected to unite at a summit in Tunis on Sunday. Arab leaders are already grappling with unrest in Algeria and Sudan, international pressure over the war in Yemen, regional splits over Iran's influence in the Middle East and a bitter Gulf Arab dispute.

Arab heads of state, long divided by regional rivalries, are expected to unite at a summit in Tunis on Sunday. Arab leaders are already grappling with unrest in Algeria and Sudan, international pressure over the war in Yemen, regional splits over Iran's influence in the Middle East and a bitter Gulf Arab dispute. Officials said the summit would be dominated by the Golan Heights and Palestinian demands for an independent state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, areas also occupied by Israel in the 1967 war. The Tunis summit will be the first time the rulers of Saudi Arabia and Qatar attend the same gathering since 2017 when Riyadh and its allies imposed a political and economic boycott on Doha. Saudi Arabia and its allies accuse Qatar of supporting terrorism and cosying up to Iran, a charge Doha denies. The leaders of Sudan and Algeria are not expected to attend, with both nations roiled by anti-government protests. Syria has been suspended from the Arab League since 2011.

Arab summit expected to reject US decision over Golan Heights 

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