Egypt, Saudi Arabia reject Trump's Gaza plan

Questions about the future of a second phase in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal remain as the Middle East rejects President Trump's calls on Gaza. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more.

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Trump’s Proposal on Gaza Is a Risk for Egypt and Jordan

The Arab countries are among the top recipients of American military aid, but forcing Palestinians out of their remaining territory could destabilize the entire region.
The New York Times - 58m
Palestinians and Arab states reject Trump's Gaza takeover proposal

The Palestinian president, Hamas and neighbouring countries condemn the idea of resettling Gazans abroad.
BBC News - 2h
Saudi Arabia contradicts Trump: No ties to Israel without Palestinian state

Saudi Arabia reasserted its support for an independent state for Palestinians and warned it would not forge diplomatic relations with Israel after President Trump floated the U.S. taking over the ...
The Hill - 3h
U.S. allies and adversaries reject Trump's plan to "take over" Gaza

Trump's suggestion that the U.S. turn Gaza into a "Riviera of the Middle East" has drawn anger from Palestinians and dismissal from around the world.
CBS News - 4h
US allies, adversaries reject Trump suggestion to 'take over' Gaza Strip

Both U.S. allies and adversaries alike rejected President Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. “take over” the war-torn Gaza Strip and turn it into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump floated the ...
The Hill - 7h
Germany and Saudi Arabia sign green hydrogen deal

Yahoo News - 2d
Arab Nations Reject Trump’s Suggestion to Displace Palestinians From Gaza

President Trump has suggested that Gazans should be evacuated from the devastated enclave and taken in by Jordan and Egypt.
The New York Times - 4d
UFC Saudi Arabia: Imavov shocks Adesanya with thunderous TKO

Israel Adesanya's first non-title bout since 2019 didn't go as planned as the former two-time UFC middleweight champ fell to Nassourdine Imavov.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
If UFC Saudi Arabia is it for Israel Adesanya, it's been one hell of a ride

Izzy has made a legendary career by doing things his way. Win or lose against a dangerous Nassourdine Imavov, "The Last Stylebender" never wavered.
Yahoo Sports - 5d
Huge combat day starts at UFC Saudi Arabia: Our predictions

Is Israel Adesanya still an elite UFC middleweight? Did Michael Page bite off more than he can chew with Shara Magomedov? Here are our picks for Saturday's card.
Yahoo Sports - 5d
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister keen for Mohamed Salah to join Pro League

2034 hosts discussing if World Cup will be in winter ‘To have Mo Salah would be a pleasure and a privilege’ Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says he would love to have Mohamed Salah playing in his ...
The Guardian - 6d
Barcelona players hit out at plans for Women’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia

‘To a country that doesn’t respect women? I don’t see it’ RFEF in dicussions with Saudi Arabia over competition Female players in Spain have hit out at plans to take the women’s Supercopa to ...
The Guardian - 6d
Steven Gerrard focuses on positives after leaving Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq

Gerrard departs with club 12th in 18-team Pro League ‘I have enjoyed working in a different culture,’ he says Steven Gerrard insists his spell in charge of Al-Ettifaq was a positive experience ...
The Guardian - 6d
9 Indians in Saudi Arabia killed in a traffic crash

Nine Indians have been killed in a traffic crash in Saudi Arabia
ABC News - Jan. 29
Neymar returns to Brazilian club Santos after termination of contract in Saudi Arabia

Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian team
ABC News - Jan. 28
Trump pressures Egypt and Jordan to accept Gaza ‘clean out’ plan

US president could use aid as leverage to ensure countries back his idea of relocating people from enclave
Financial Times - Jan. 28
Trump repeats suggestion Palestinians should leave Gaza for Egypt and Jordan

US president insists leaders of both countries would agree to move that could be ‘temporary or long-term’. Donald Trump has repeated his suggestion that large numbers of Palestinians should leave ...
The Guardian - Jan. 28
Fifa rejects request for monitoring of migrant workers’ conditions in Saudi Arabia

Union wants more oversight of World Cup 2034 projects Fifa maintains that measures in place are sufficient Fifa has rejected calls for an independent monitor to assess migrant workers’ ...
The Guardian - Jan. 27
Trump wants Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from Gaza. Here's why the idea is rejected

President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Egypt and Jordan take in Palestinians from the war-ravaged Gaza Strip is being met with a hard “no” from the two U.S. allies
ABC News - Jan. 26
Trump says he wants to 'clean out' Gaza and move Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has asked the king of Jordan to take in more Palestinians, adding that Palestinians should leave the Gaza Strip to “clean out” the enclave.
NBC News - Jan. 26
Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan

The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war began.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 26
Trump Pushes Jordan and Egypt to Take in Palestinians to ‘Clean Out’ Gaza

President Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s leader and planned to call Egypt’s. Mr. Trump’s suggestion echoes proposals from far-right Israelis. A Hamas official rejected the idea.
The New York Times - Jan. 26
Trump’s Gaza proposal rejected by allies and condemned as ethnic cleansing plan

US president has suggested Palestinians should leave Gaza for neighbouring countries to ‘just clean out’ whole strip. Donald Trump’s proposal that large numbers of Palestinians should leave Gaza to ...
The Guardian - Jan. 26
Trump Says He Wants Jordan and Egypt to Take in Palestinians From Gaza

President Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s leader and planned to call Egypt’s on Sunday. Most of Gaza’s two million residents have been displaced in 15 months of fighting.
The New York Times - Jan. 26
Saudi Arabia asks Hans Zimmer to rework national anthem

Composer also discusses plans for musical and film score as kingdom attempts to improve its image. Saudi Arabia has asked the Oscar-winning composer, Hans Zimmer, to work on a new version of its ...
The Guardian - Jan. 24
Saudi Arabia Says It Will Increase U.S. Trade and Investment by $600 Billion

The Saudi media reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had spoken with President Trump, who made the kingdom the first stop on his first overseas presidential trip in 2017.
The New York Times - Jan. 24
Trump says he'll ask Saudi Arabia to invest $1 trillion in the U.S. in wide-ranging Davos address

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NBC News - Jan. 23
Trump says he'll ask Saudi Arabia to 'round out' investment pledge in U.S. to $1 trillion

President Donald Trump touted Saudi Arabia's pledge to invest $600 billion in the U.S. in the next four years, suggesting the figure should actually be higher.
CNBC - Jan. 23
Saudi Arabia aims to invest $600bn in US, crown prince tells Trump

Call between Mohammed bin Salman and US president comes as kingdom seeks to deepen ties with western ally
Financial Times - Jan. 23
Saudi Arabia aims to rebuild Lebanon ties with foreign minister’s visit

Riyadh is also trying to reset relations with Syria after fall of Assad regime
Financial Times - Jan. 23
Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump

Saudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.
CBS News - Jan. 23
Saudi Arabia set to buy stake in Pakistan copper and gold mining project

Kingdom plans to purchase up to 20% share in $9bn complex as it looks to accelerate its diversification away from oil
Financial Times - Jan. 21
Egypt braces for aid deliveries into Gaza

Yahoo News - Jan. 18
Saudi Arabia and Japan sign MoU to promote mutual investment

Yahoo News - Jan. 13
Lluís Cortés: From Barcelona glory to women's football in Saudi Arabia

Four weeks after Real Madrid made history in 2020 by winning the first expanded Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, the women’s equivalent took place in Salamanca, Spain. The men’s final in Jeddah...
Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13
German foreign minister to attend Syria conference in Saudi Arabia

Yahoo News - Jan. 10
Kneron expands into Riyadh with a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia

Yahoo News - Jan. 10
Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League

A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.
The New York Times - Jan. 8