DAVOS, Switzerland: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah on Tuesday held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Palestine Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, where the two sides discussed the latest developments in Gaza.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the meeting was held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.
It added that the two officials discussed bilateral ties and cooperation, as well as the latest developments in Gaza and the efforts to address the situation.
#SaudiAtDavos | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan met with H.E. Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, Prime Minister of Palestine, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Davos 2026. #WEF26 pic.twitter.com/ygdkAKalOJ
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Earlier, the Saudi Cabinet welcomed the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan in Gaza and US President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding the establishment of the peace council.
The Cabinet stressed the importance of stabilising the ceasefire, preventing violations in Gaza, ensuring unhindered humanitarian aid, and enabling the Palestinian National Authority to resume its duties.
On Friday, the White House said that it had formed an executive panel tasked with implementing Trump’s Gaza peace plan, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, World Bank President Ajay Banga, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
The panel will supervise portfolios ranging from governance and regional diplomacy to reconstruction financing and investment mobilisation.
According to the White House statement, the ‘Board of Peace’ will provide strategic oversight, coordinate international resources, and ensure accountability during Gaza’s transition from conflict to development. Trump has already named himself chair of the body.
Under Trump’s peace plan, the US also plans to deploy an international stabilisation force and appoint a high representative to coordinate governance, security, and reconstruction efforts in Gaza under the transitional framework.
According to the WAFA news agency, 465 Palestinians have been killed and 1,287 wounded since the ceasefire came into effect on October 11. A further 713 bodies have been recovered from beneath rubble during that period.
Since the start of Israel’s military offensive on October 7, 2023, at least 71,550 Palestinians have been killed and 171,365 wounded, the medical sources said.
