Arab foreign ministers plan to visit Washington “within weeks” to present US President Donald Trump with a comprehensive proposal for rebuilding Gaza without displacing its Palestinian population, CNN reported, citing Jordanian official sources.

Earlier this month, Trump suggested the mass expulsion of 2.1 million Palestinians from Gaza and turning the territory into a “riviera” under US ownership—a proposal that sparked widespread outrage across the Middle East and was firmly rejected by regional leaders.

Ahead of their trip to Washington, Arab leaders are set to convene in Cairo on March 4, where they are expected to finalize a “road map” addressing the future of Gaza and the broader struggle. The sources indicated that top Arab diplomats would then travel to the US capital to formally present the plan to the Trump administration.

One official emphasized the need to ensure the proposal is “a solid plan” before it is put forward.

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Last week, Arab leaders held an uncommon “informal” meeting in Riyadh to deliberate on the plan. The sources described the gathering as “significant” and noted that there was “a unified stance” among participants.

Jordan and Egypt—two countries Trump suggested as possible destinations for forcibly displaced Palestinians—have categorically rejected any forced relocation, considering it a direct threat to their national security.

“Our position is firm and clear, and we won’t accept any threat to our national security,” a Jordanian official stated, stressing that displacement is a “red line” for Amman.

For months, Jordanian officials have cautioned against efforts to push Palestinians into their country. Following an escalation in Israeli aggression in the occupied West Bank last September, Jordan’s foreign minister warned that any attempt to force Palestinians across the border “would be considered a declaration of war.”

Jordanian officials are also wary of potential escalation in the occupied West Bank and al-Quds during the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan, which is set to begin on Friday or Saturday.

Meanwhile, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently asserted that Egypt could fully rebuild Gaza within three years to a condition “better than it was before.” However, he did not elaborate on the mechanisms for achieving this. If a permanent ceasefire is secured in the coming months, this vision could materialize before the end of Trump’s presidential term.

In contrast, the World Bank, European Union, and United Nations issued a joint statement estimating that restoring essential services such as healthcare and education, along with clearing debris, would take at least three years. A full reconstruction of Gaza would require a decade and cost over $50 billion, with housing alone projected to cost $15 billion. Madbouly affirmed that Egypt’s rebuilding plan has accounted for these assessments.

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