Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. AFP
Abdelatty asserted that Arab nations are capable of reconstructing the Gaza Strip within five years without displacing Palestinians.
Arab leaders at the Cairo summit vehemently rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians in the strip and the West Bank.
The summit's final communique emphasized support for the Egyptian response to US President Donald Trump’s colonialist proposal of a Gaza “takeover”.
Abdelatty said the summit's proposal would address the "tragedy and catastrophe" caused by widespread destruction to homes, infrastructure, medical centres, and public facilities.
Egypt’s top diplomat underscored the need for a political process to establish a Palestinian state to ensure the reconstruction plan's success.
The FM added that a "conducive environment" and a sustained and secure ceasefire are a necessary prerequisite for the plan's implementation.
Regarding Gaza's post-war administration, Abdelatty said there was consensus on proposed figures, stressing it must be led by independent Palestinians.
A Roadmap for Recovery
The Egyptian plan details a three-stage process, an early recovery plan followed by two phases of extensive reconstruction, to create a smart city featuring enhanced infrastructure and amenities.
To avoid displacement, the early recovery plan includes bringing 200,000 temporary housing units into the strip for those without shelter.
A central component of the plan involves the creation of a Gaza Administration Committee, composed of independent Palestinian experts, to oversee the territory during a transitional period under the supervision of the Palestinian Authority.
This committee would play a crucial role in managing the initial recovery and paving the way for long-term reconstruction as per the plan.
The five-year plan is estimated to cost around $53 billion as the 15-month-long Israeli genocidal war has left the strip in ruins.
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