Arab leaders meeting in Cairo are set to endorse a counterproposal to Trump's call for the depopulation and transformation of the Gaza Strip into a beach destination. The summit, hosted by Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, is expected to include the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Israel has embraced an alternative U.S. proposal for the ceasefire and the release of hostages taken in Hamas' attack. The new plan would require Hamas to release half its remaining hostages in exchange for a ceasefire extension and a promise to negotiate a lasting truce.