Arab nations, having swiftly rejected US President Donald Trump’s proposal for American control over Gaza and Palestinian resettlement, are now rallying to counter the plan through diplomatic channels.
Trump’s announcement on February 4, during a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, has sparked outrage across the Arab world and disrupted long-standing US diplomatic efforts centered on a two-state solution.
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Abdelatty emphasised that Egypt’s reconstruction initiative will not be solely an Egyptian or Arab effort but will seek international backing and funding to ensure its successful execution.
“We will hold intensive talks with major donor countries once the plan is adopted at the upcoming Arab Summit,” Abdelatty said at a press conference alongside European Union Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica.
He underscored Europe’s critical role, particularly in financing and supporting economic recovery in the war-ravaged enclave.
On the ceasefire agreement, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s commitment to securing and advancing negotiations for the second phase.
“The first phase has concluded successfully, and now we must shift to discussions on the second phase, which is key to sustaining the ceasefire,” he stated.
“Naturally, it will be difficult, but with goodwill and political determination, it can be achieved.”
Following the Arab Summit, Egypt will participate in an urgent ministerial meeting in Saudi Arabia under the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), where foreign ministers will push for the summit’s resolutions to be presented on the global stage.
“We will ensure that the results of the Arab summit are presented to the world in the best possible way,” Abdelatty added.
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