The United States appealed to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Morocco to take part in a peacekeeping force on the "day after" in Gaza.
Other countries should join the peacekeeping force, but not the United Nations © Mena Today
The United States appealed to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Morocco to take part in a peacekeeping force on the "day after" in Gaza and they expressed support in principle, but demanded in return that Washington recognize a Palestinian state, the London-based Financial Times reported.
It also reported that Saudi Arabia refused the initiative, fearing that it would be seen as "a collaborator with Israel."
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze have reinforced their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on investment, sustainability, and economic integration.
Riyadh has thrown its weight behind Washington's move to blacklist Muslim Brotherhood branches across the Middle East, marking a significant escalation in the regional crackdown on the Islamist movement.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected on Wednesday to push ahead with his phased plan for Gaza's future by announcing the administration that will run the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, four Palestinian sources said.
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