Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi signed a plan backed by Arab leaders for the Gaza Strip after a war that could allow the approximately two million Palestinians to remain in the territory. This plan would counteract the provocative proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to depopulate Gaza and develop it as a tourist destination.
"The idea is also to continue framing this plan as part of a new push towards a two-state solution," el-Sisi expressed about the project. It includes the reconstruction of Gaza by 2030 without displacing its population, ensuring the Palestinian people's right to rebuild their nation.
Israel has shown attention to this proposal, highlighting that field hospitals would be established in Gaza and humanitarian aid would be delivered by air and land. However, Israel maintains indefinite security control over Gaza and the West Bank and seeks the disarmament of Hamas.
The first phase of the plan would include the removal of unexploded munitions and the clearing of rubble left from previous bombings. Additionally, it proposes the construction of temporary housing units for the population of Gaza to reside during the reconstruction process. Israel has rescued hostages and pledged to continue taking a security role in the territories captured in 1967.
However, the project has been criticized by various actors, such as Palestinians, Arab countries, and human rights experts, for potentially violating international law. Despite the differences and tensions, the Egyptian summit marks an attempt to seek a lasting solution for the conflict in the region.
