The Arab Architects: How Regional Leaders Helped Shape Trump’s Gaza Plan

The U.S. peace plan for Gaza is not solely an American creation; it has been significantly shaped by a coalition of Arab leaders who have become key architects of the proposal. President Donald Trump will emphasize this broad regional support as he tries to sell the plan to a skeptical Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.
Trump’s flurry of meetings with Arab and Muslim-majority leaders at the UN General Assembly last week were more than just photo opportunities. They were working sessions where the details of the 21-point plan were honed and a consensus was built. These leaders reportedly provided crucial input on the structure of the transitional authority and the mechanisms for funding Gaza’s reconstruction.
The involvement of these Arab states—particularly wealthy Gulf nations—is what gives the plan its credibility and financial muscle. By getting them “on board,” as Trump has claimed, the U.S. has created a framework where the Arab world is not just a passive observer but an active stakeholder in Gaza’s future stability.
This is a powerful selling point for Israel. The plan offers not just an end to the war, but a path toward deeper integration into a region that is increasingly willing to partner with it for security and economic prosperity. It frames the choice for Netanyahu not as an isolated concession, but as a step toward a wider regional peace.
When Netanyahu sits down with Trump, he will not just be hearing an American proposal, but one that carries the weight and endorsement of key regional powers. This transforms the dynamic and makes it much harder for him to dismiss the plan as a naive Western imposition.