Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced on Sunday that the Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, which aims to ensure that Palestinians remain on their land, is finalized and will be introduced at the emergency Arab summit scheduled for March 4.
In response to President Donald Trump’s proposal for the U.S. to assume control of Gaza and resettle Palestinians, Arab nations are urgently working to formulate a diplomatic strategy to oppose this initiative.
Trump’s plan, revealed on February 4 during a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, has provoked outrage among Palestinians and Arab nations, disrupting decades of U.S. diplomatic efforts centered on achieving a two-state solution.
According to Abdelatty, the Egyptian reconstruction initiative will not solely rely on Egyptian or Arab resources but will seek international backing and funding to ensure its effective execution.
“We will engage in extensive discussions with key donor nations once the plan is endorsed at the forthcoming Arab Summit,” Abdelatty stated during a press conference alongside European Union Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica.
He highlighted the crucial role of Europe, particularly in the economic aspects of rebuilding the war-affected region.
When asked about the next phase of the ceasefire agreement, Abdelatty affirmed that Egypt will persist in its vigorous efforts to uphold the ceasefire and initiate negotiations for the subsequent phase.
He underscored the significance of properly executing the ceasefire agreement established in January, reiterating Egypt’s commitment to its effective implementation.
“The first phase has been successfully completed, and it is now essential to transition to discussions regarding the second phase, which is vital for maintaining the ceasefire,” he remarked.
“While it will undoubtedly be challenging, it is achievable with goodwill and political resolve.”
Abdelatty also mentioned that following the emergency Arab Summit, an urgent ministerial meeting will take place in Saudi Arabia for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, where foreign ministers will advocate for the global presentation of the summit’s conclusions.
