Egypt plans to counter Trump’s Gaza proposal with a focus on local reconstruction while keeping Gazans in the region. The Egyptian plan involves a 10-year rebuilding framework and seeks to establish international oversight, addressing security issues without full disarmament of Hamas. The proposal emphasizes the Palestinian Authority’s integration and opposes forced population relocation, amidst significant calls for investment in Gaza’s redevelopment.
The Egyptian government is preparing a two-phase counterproposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s post-war Gaza plan, which suggests relocating two million Gazans while the area is reconstructed. Egypt’s proposal emphasizes a 10-year rebuilding strategy that retains Gaza’s population within the region, along with international oversight on security issues and weapon management.
Unlike Trump’s plan, which seeks to resettle Gazans in other nations, Egypt’s approach aims for local reconstruction while addressing security concerns, albeit with limited disarmament of Hamas. Egypt suggests appointing European and Egyptian monitors to oversee weapons storage in Gaza, aiming to uphold security during the transitional period.
The first phase of Egypt’s plan includes population redistribution and international oversight of Gaza’s reconstruction, aiming to prevent displacement of Gazans while urgent repairs are executed. The second phase seeks to elevate the Palestinian Authority into a de facto state and connect Gaza with the West Bank, designating East Jerusalem as the capital.
Israel has expressed opposition to the Egyptian initiative, worried about the potential rearmament of Hamas, demanding that it oversee Gaza’s reconstruction. In contrast, the Arab community largely condemns Trump’s plan to resettle Gazans, with Egyptian officials advocating for reconstruction efforts to occur without Gazans leaving their territory.
Egypt and wealthy Arab nations are calling for a $20 billion investment for Gaza’s rebuilding. France and Germany have opposed Trump’s approach, stressing the importance of adhering to international law and the two-state solution as critical for regional stability and peace initiatives.
The discussions highlight deep-seated tensions regarding Gaza’s future, with divergent opinions among regional leaders on the best path forward for reconstruction and political stability.
Egypt is countering Trump’s Gaza plan with a proposal that focuses on local reconstruction and international oversight without displacing the Gazan population. This approach faces challenges, particularly regarding Israel’s security concerns and the post-war governance of Gaza. With significant investment sought for reconstruction, the proposal emphasizes a two-state solution while navigating opposition from both Arab nations and international leaders.
Original Source: allisrael.com
