Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia hosts Riyadh Summit on Gaza Crisis

Riyadh Summit on the Gaza Crisis brought together regional and global GCC leaders to discuss urgent humanitarian aid, ceasefire efforts, and diplomatic solutions for lasting peace. Explore key outcomes, agreements, and the summit’s impact on the ongoing crisis.

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Context: Recently the Saudi Crown Prince hosted a summit in Riyadh bringing together the leaders of the six Gulf Cooperation Council states along with Jordan and Egypt.

About Riyadh Summit

The summit aimed to present a unified Arab stance on U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Gaza’s population and annex the territory.
The Riyadh summit reinforced Arab unity in rejecting Trump’s plan.
Leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution, advocating for:
- An independent Palestinian state.
- East Jerusalem as its capital.

About Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

GCC is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising six Arab states in the Persian Gulf.
It was founded on May 25, 1981. Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It was established to promote economic, political, security and cultural cooperation among its members.
Member Countries (6): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
GCC’s supreme council is the highest decision-making body.

Objectives of GCC

Economic Cooperation:
- Formation of a common market and customs union.
- Promotion of free trade and investment among member states.
Security and Defense Cooperation:
- Protection of the region from external threats.
- Joint military exercises (e.g., Peninsula Shield Force).
Political Coordination:
- Unified positions on regional and global issues.