Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, along with Bahrain, are warning the White House that they will not continue with the Gaza rebuilding agreement as long as Hamas retains its weapons, Arab and American sources confirmed on October 16th, 2025. This significant diplomatic pressure comes as Israel has denied entry to a Turkish delegation, citing Hamas's continued possession of kidnapped individuals and the potential for their return. Senior Israeli officials stated on October 16th that Hamas is aware of the locations of most kidnapped Israelis' bodies and could facilitate their return, noting that heavy equipment may be necessary for extraction in some cases. Israel's decision to block the Turkish delegation, which included rescue teams and heavy equipment, is based on the assertion that there is no longer a need for their entry into Gaza if Hamas is prepared to return the kidnapped. In a separate humanitarian effort, Qatar is expected to donate over 87,000 tents to Gaza through an "air train" of aid, according to Qatar's Al-Arabi channel. This development occurs against the backdrop of ongoing diplomatic tensions and security concerns surrounding the future of Gaza. Previous reports indicated that a U.S.-led coordination center for Gaza's postwar rebuilding was set to become operational within days, led by a U.S. three-star general with approximately 200 U.S. troops involved in logistics, transport, and security. The U.S. has been collaborating with international partners, including Indonesia, Egypt, the UAE, Qatar, and Azerbaijan, to form an "International Stabilization Force" for Gaza's security and reconstruction.
