US President Donald Trump is urging Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar, to contribute to the $70 billion reconstruction of Gaza. However, these countries are expressing hesitance regarding the funding.
Saudi Arabia is facing budget constraints due to low oil prices and is reluctant to provide "blank checks" for the reconstruction effort. The UAE is seeking "political clarity" and insists that Hamas must be fully disarmed, along with a reformed Palestinian Authority. Meanwhile, Qatar is looking for assurances that Israel will honor any peace deal and desires a role in determining Gaza"s political future.
The situation remains complex as each Gulf nation seeks guarantees to prevent the resumption of conflict and to maintain influence over Gaza"s governance. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about the future stability of the region.
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