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Gulf countries deny rejecting Egypt's proposal to form a Nato-style Arab defense force at the Doha summit, with officials claiming false reports and emphasizing regional consensus, amid ongoing tensions related to Israel and Gaza.
In response to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Gulf Cooperation Council countries are enhancing their emergency preparedness for chemical and nuclear threats, activating advanced monitoring systems, conducting joint response exercises, and urging diplomatic efforts to prevent regional escalation.
Gulf countries that once sought closer ties with Israel are now distancing themselves due to the escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran, with some blaming Israel for destabilizing the region amid ongoing war and regional tensions, despite private talks about partnership and concerns over Iran's nuclear threat.
Wealth funds in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have invested hundreds of millions of dollars with Jared Kushner’s private equity firm, Affinity Partners, joining Saudi Arabia in backing the venture launched by former President Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law as he left the White House. The infusion of money from interests in the two rival Persian Gulf monarchies reflects the continued efforts by Mr. Trump and his aides and allies to profit from the close ties they built to the Arab world during his presidency and the desire of leaders in the region to remain on good terms with Mr. Kushner as his father-in-law seeks the presidency again.