Arab leaders approved an ambitious $53 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza on Tuesday, aiming to rebuild the enclave without displacing Palestinians. 🌍✨
The plan was greenlit at the close of an emergency Arab summit in Cairo, where leaders showed full support for Egypt's vision to restore Gaza's infrastructure.
Key elements of the plan include the establishment of a new seaport and airport, as well as recycling the rubble left by past destruction in Gaza. 🏗️♻️
To ensure smooth implementation, the summit agreed to form a non-factional technocratic committee to administer Gaza under the umbrella of the Palestinian Authority for at least six months.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced that Egypt will start promoting the reconstruction plan internationally, seeking support from the global community. 🌐🤝
The Arab leaders also issued a strong warning against any attempts to displace Palestinians or annex parts of the occupied Palestinian territory, stating such actions would lead to regional destabilization and expanded conflict.
They pledged comprehensive financial, material, and political support for the plan's execution and urged international financing institutions to provide the necessary backing swiftly.
Furthermore, the summit emphasized the importance of implementing ceasefire agreements between Hamas and Israel, calling for Israel to completely withdraw from the Gaza Strip and ensure safe, immediate access to humanitarian aid. 🕊️
The proposed plan counters former U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion to relocate Gazans to neighboring countries. In contrast, Israel's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein dismissed Egypt's plan, supporting Trump's approach instead.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed support for the reconstruction plan, highlighting the necessity of keeping Gaza as part of the State of Palestine and calling for humanitarian aid access.
Hamas welcomed the summit’s outcomes, praising the unified Arab stance and the commitment to prevent another Palestinian "Nakba." They emphasized the need for all necessary resources to ensure the success of the reconstruction efforts. 🤲❤️
Reference(s):
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