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The ongoing Gaza war is testing the influence of Arab Gulf states, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as they attempt to prevent regional escalation. Bahrain's Prime Minister and Crown Prince, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, publicly condemned Hamas for the Oct 7 attacks and called for the release of hostages during a security and defense summit. Saudi Arabia has also been urging the United States and Israel to end hostilities in Gaza, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman leading efforts to reinforce this message among Arab and Muslim leaders. The conflict in Gaza has highlighted the fragile nature of the Middle East's recent calm, underscoring the region's struggle between perpetual conflict and resolution.