The Egyptian government has launched a diplomatic initiative to promote a reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, financed by Arab countries, aiming to block the proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump for the Palestinian territory and prevent a humanitarian and geopolitical crisis.

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The plan, which would span five years, begins with the restoration of basic services and the construction of shelters, followed by the development of critical infrastructure and employment programs.

The Egyptian campaign is a response to increasing regional pressures to prevent a mass exodus of Gazans, amid Trump’s insistence on relocating the population of the enclave—a scenario Cairo fears could destabilize neighboring countries receiving refugees.

Sources familiar with the strategy revealed that the project focuses on two main objectives: ensuring the permanence of Palestinians in Gaza and establishing a technical committee of local experts to administer the territory. It also includes training Palestinian security forces by Arab countries, aiming to achieve autonomy in controlling the area.

Egypt is also working to secure public and private funding from the region, with plans to organize an international donors’ conference.

This initiative represents a shift in Arab diplomacy, as countries that previously linked economic support to the creation of a Palestinian state are now focused on averting an immediate crisis. Analysts suggest that the success of the plan depends on Egypt’s ability to build regional alliances and offer a viable alternative to Washington’s pressure.

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