The summit took place against a tense backdrop, marked by the controversial proposal of former U.S. President Donald Trump, which suggests expelling Palestinians from Gaza to transform the enclave into a “Middle Eastern Riviera.”

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Egypt Calls for Arab Summit in Support of Palestine and Reconstruction of Gaza

On Tuesday, the Arab League held an extraordinary summit in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, where an ambitious reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, devastated by the recent conflict with Israel, was adopted. The meeting was attended by representatives from the United Nations, the European Union, and the African Union, underscoring the global significance and urgency of the issue.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced during the closing session that the plan, presented by Egypt, involves a total investment of $53 billion over a five-year period. The effort will begin with a six-month “early recovery” phase, during which $3 billion will be allocated for initial debris removal and the preparation of seven zones to temporarily house over 1.5 million Palestinians.

The summit took place against a tense backdrop, marked by the controversial proposal of former U.S. President Donald Trump, which suggests expelling Palestinians from Gaza to transform the enclave into a “Middle Eastern Riviera.”

Through this summit, the Arab League aims to reject this proposal and offer a viable alternative that respects the rights of the Palestinian population.

The plan has been welcomed by Hamas, which expressed its support and urged that all necessary resources be provided for its successful implementation. In a statement, the Islamist group emphasized the importance of a joint effort to rebuild Gaza without resorting to the forced relocation of its inhabitants to Egypt or Jordan.

The summit marks a significant step toward the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, though the path ahead remains fraught with challenges.

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