The meeting is expected to focus on negotiating the second phase of the three-phase ceasefire deal with Hamas, they will also discuss Iran’s nuclear efforts, arms shipments and a potential deal to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia.

President Donald Trump has declared the United States will take ownership of the Gaza Strip to establish a safe and peaceful region for displaced Palestinians to return to.

Mediators begin the daunting work of brokering the next phase of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas this week.