U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing a new Middle East policy with leaders in the region, focusing on the situation in Gaza. The plan aims to evacuate at least half of Gaza's population to facilitate reconstruction and improve infrastructure. Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states will fund the project, and a multinational force will collaborate with Palestinian Authority representatives to manage daily affairs. Trump is also considering making Saudi Arabia the first destination of his presidency and is pushing for a significant arms deal. Economic normalization with Israel has shifted, with talks between Israeli and Saudi officials taking place without involving Israel. Qatar is also under Trump's spotlight, with the U.S. urging increased investments in the U.S. and further normalization with Israel delayed. The 2002 Saudi Peace Initiative, which called for a Palestinian state and recognition and normalization from Arab and Muslim states for Israel, is being revisited. The Middle Eastern landscape is shifting, and Trump is signaling a preference for peace from a position of strength.
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