{"id":13921,"date":"2025-03-08T19:09:22","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T19:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=13921"},"modified":"2025-03-08T19:09:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T19:09:22","slug":"european-ministers-back-53-billion-arab-plan-for-gaza-reconstruction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/03\/08\/european-ministers-back-53-billion-arab-plan-for-gaza-reconstruction\/","title":{"rendered":"European Ministers Back $53 Billion Arab Plan for Gaza Reconstruction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the UK announced on Saturday their support for the Arab plan to rebuild Gaza, which is estimated to cost $53 billion and avoids the displacement of the enclave\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"539\">In a joint statement, the ministers said, \u201cThe plan presents a realistic pathway for Gaza\u2019s reconstruction and, if implemented, promises a swift and sustainable improvement in the dire living conditions of Palestinians in Gaza.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"744\">The statement, issued by the four European countries, affirmed their commitment to working with the Arab initiative and praised the \u201csignificant signal\u201d sent by the Arab states through its formulation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"961\">The statement also stressed that Hamas should no longer govern Gaza or pose a threat to Israel and reiterated the four countries&#8217; support for the Palestinian Authority&#8217;s central role and its reform agenda.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13810\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13810 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ahmad5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Gaza Reconstruction Plan\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ahmad5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ahmad5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ahmad5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ahmad5-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ahmad5.jpg 1155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gaza Strip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1026\">OIC Endorses Arab Plan as Alternative to Trump\u2019s Proposal<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1303\">Meanwhile, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) announced on Saturday its adoption of the Arab plan for Gaza\u2019s reconstruction without the forced displacement of Palestinians, presenting it as an alternative to former U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s proposal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1680\">The OIC\u2019s Council of Foreign Ministers issued a statement confirming the adoption of \u201cthe plan presented by Egypt\u2014in full coordination with Palestine and Arab states, based on studies conducted by the World Bank and the UN Development Fund\u2014which was endorsed during the extraordinary Arab summit (Palestine Summit) on early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1792\">The council pledged to provide financial, material, and political support for the plan\u2019s implementation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2137\">Additionally, it urged the international community and global financial institutions to swiftly support the initiative, emphasizing that these efforts should align with a political process aimed at achieving a just and lasting solution for the Palestinian people\u2019s aspirations to establish their state and live in peace and security.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13838\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13838\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13838 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Hamas ceasefire deal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump.jpg 1155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">OIC Endorses Arab Plan as Alternative to Trump\u2019s Proposal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2196\">Call for an International Reconstruction Conference<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2535\">The OIC also welcomed the idea of hosting an international conference in Cairo at the earliest opportunity to address Gaza\u2019s recovery and reconstruction. It encouraged the international community to participate in the conference to accelerate Gaza\u2019s rehabilitation following the destruction caused by Israel\u2019s military actions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2725\">The plan includes the creation of a trust fund to manage financial pledges from donor countries and funding institutions, ensuring the effective execution of reconstruction projects.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13861\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13861\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13861 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump1111-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Egypt's Plan for Gaza Reconstruction Faces Major Obstacles Amid U.S. and Israeli Opposition\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump1111-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump1111-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump1111-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump1111-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/trump1111.jpg 1155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Egypt\u2019s ambitious plan for Gaza&#8217;s reconstruction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2770\">Firm Rejection of Forced Displacement<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2995\">The OIC statement categorically rejected any plans for the displacement of Palestinians\u2014whether individually or collectively, within or outside their homeland\u2014through forced expulsion, deportation, or any other means.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3184\">It described such actions as ethnic cleansing, a grave violation of international law, and a crime against humanity under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3316\">The council also condemned starvation tactics and scorched-earth policies aimed at forcing Palestinians to leave their land.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3368\">Egypt\u2019s Proposal and International Reactions<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3541\">Egypt drafted the reconstruction plan, which was endorsed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/03\/04\/arab-summit-endorses-egypts-53-billion-plan-for-gazas-future\/\">Arab<\/a> leaders earlier this month. However, former U.S. President Donald Trump opposes the initiative.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3656\">On Friday, the German government welcomed the adoption of the plan at the extraordinary Arab League summit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3860\">German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit expressed Berlin\u2019s support for the Arab League\u2019s proposal, stating that it \u201ccontains many good elements that can serve as a basis for future efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"4123\">Sebastian Fischer, spokesperson for Germany\u2019s Foreign Ministry, emphasized that the plan represents an important message from the Arab states and contributes to addressing political and security challenges in Gaza, laying the groundwork for lasting peace.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8899\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8899\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8899 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Al-Qassam-harvests-no-fewer-than-14-soldiers-in-qualitative-operations-within-hours-1024x786.jpg\" alt=\"Gaza after the war ends\" width=\"1024\" height=\"786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Al-Qassam-harvests-no-fewer-than-14-soldiers-in-qualitative-operations-within-hours-1024x786.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Al-Qassam-harvests-no-fewer-than-14-soldiers-in-qualitative-operations-within-hours-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Al-Qassam-harvests-no-fewer-than-14-soldiers-in-qualitative-operations-within-hours-768x589.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Al-Qassam-harvests-no-fewer-than-14-soldiers-in-qualitative-operations-within-hours-150x115.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Al-Qassam-harvests-no-fewer-than-14-soldiers-in-qualitative-operations-within-hours-450x345.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Al-Qassam-harvests-no-fewer-than-14-soldiers-in-qualitative-operations-within-hours-1200x921.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Al-Qassam-harvests-no-fewer-than-14-soldiers-in-qualitative-operations-within-hours.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Palestinian Authority governance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4178\">Proposed Governance Structure for Post-War Gaza<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4372\">The Egyptian proposal envisions the formation of an administrative committee composed of independent Palestinian professionals who would be tasked with governing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2024\/01\/29\/secret-arab-meeting-in-riyadh-unveils-post-war-plans-for-gaza-governance\/\">Gaza<\/a> after the war ends.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4513\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This committee would oversee humanitarian aid and manage Gaza\u2019s affairs temporarily under the supervision of the Palestinian Authority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the UK announced on Saturday their support for the Arab plan to rebuild Gaza, which is estimated to cost $53 billion and avoids the displacement of the enclave\u2019s residents. 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