Saudi Arabia is the latest stop for Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his Middle East tour.  The journey started in Israel. This visit comes at a time when the Trump administration is under fire for not talking to other countries about the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.  The Saudi embassy in Washington confirmed that Rubio met with Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi foreign minister.  Later in the day, he was expected to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.  The main topic of discussion?  The future of Gaza.  President Trump's plan to clear out and take over Gaza has sparked a lot of backlash in the Arab world, including Saudi Arabia.  This has led Rubio and other U. S. officials to push Arab leaders to come up with a different plan.

Rubio will also meet with Russian officials in Riyadh on Tuesday.  The focus will be on the Russia-Ukraine war.  He won't be alone.  Mike Waltz, the national security adviser, and Steve Witkoff, Trump's Middle East envoy, who also handles Ukraine-Russia issues, will join him.  This meeting is a big deal because it brings together key players to discuss a complex issue.

This trip is not just about meetings and discussions.  It's about finding solutions to ongoing conflicts.  The U. S. is looking for support from Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries.  The goal is to come up with a plan for Gaza that everyone can agree on.  This is a critical moment for diplomacy.  The U. S. needs to work with its allies to address these issues.  The outcome of these discussions could have a significant impact on the future of Gaza and Ukraine.  The world is watching to see what happens next.

Diplomatic Moves: Saudi Arabia, Gaza, and Ukraine

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