Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his first Middle East visit to discuss President Trump's Gaza Strip redevelopment plans and the ongoing war in Ukraine. His meetings in Saudi Arabia include promoting negotiations for a second phase of the Gaza ceasefire and engaging Gulf Arab states, crucial for support in Trump's vision for Gaza, which involves the displacement of Palestinians. While Gulf nations express opposition to displacing Palestinians, they may be called upon to finance Gaza's reconstruction and influence Egypt and Jordan in addressing the crisis.
Rubio's meetings in Saudi Arabia and the UAE focus on President Trump's Gaza Strip redevelopment plans while seeking a resolution to the war in Ukraine.
Trump's vision entails creating a 'Riviera' from Gaza, displacing Palestinians, which will require buy-in from Gulf Arab nations for financial and political support.
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