How the Arab world is responding to Trump 2.0

Arab League member states appear to have reached a consensus on how to handle relations with the new US administration and respond to President Donald Trump's intention to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and place the territory under direct US control.

All will be decided at the organization's extraordinary summit on March 4 in the Egyptian capital Cairo.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (right) holds a press conference with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa (left) in Cairo on March 1, 2025

Seemingly understanding Mr. Trump's style of governance, personal character, and policy views on Israel and Palestine, Arab countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Gulf regions have been very practical and timely in both finding ways to relate to Mr. Trump and responding to the White House owner's ideas on the Gaza Strip.

The Arab countries have opposed Mr. Trump’s move and have publicly expressed their reaction, but they have avoided confrontation. They have chosen to actively consult and cooperate with the new administration in the United States. Immediately after the upcoming extraordinary summit in Cairo, the Arab League will send a diplomatic mission, including foreign ministers from many member states, to the United States to consult on the Arab League’s proposed solution for the future of the Gaza Strip. The approach here is to use the Arab League’s own proposed solution to respond to President Trump’s proposal.

Arab bloc tries to replace US plan on Gaza

The core of the Arab League’s proposed solution for Gaza’s future is to rebuild the Palestinian enclave without removing them from the strip. Only a plan to rebuild Gaza, restore peace , security and stability there, and ensure Israel’s security can neutralize Trump’s argument for the idea. Such a proactive diplomatic offensive is the most effective defense.

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