Commentary
The accord represents a pivotal moment in the region to avert a security vacuum in the Gulf.
Azeema Cheema, Mohanad Hage Ali
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Commentary
Saying No to Trump’s ‘Riviera’ Plan
In an interview, Marwan Muasher discusses the Arab proposal to rebuild Gaza, and its repercussions.
By Ghida Tayara and Jasmine Khelil
Published on Mar 7, 2025
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Marwan Muasher is vice president for studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he oversees research in Washington and Beirut on the Middle East. Diwan interviewed him in early March to get his perspective on the Egyptian reconstruction plan for Gaza, which the Arab countries endorsed at a summit in Cairo on March 5 as an alternative to President Donald Trump’s plan. The Trump plan seeks to permanently remove Palestinians from the territory and resettle them in Arab countries, while developing Gaza as a “Riviera.”
About the Authors
Ghida Tayara
Senior Digital and Web Coordinator
Jasmine Khelil
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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