Muslim Nations Endorse Alternative to Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation endorsed an Arab League counter-proposal to U.S. President Trump’s Gaza takeover plan. The Egyptian alternative aims to rebuild Gaza under Palestinian Authority oversight, while garnering international support. This proposal has been backed by several European nations, marking a unified stance among Muslim-majority countries against Trump’s plan.
On March 5, 2025, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), comprising 57 member states, officially endorsed an alternative plan proposed by the Arab League in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial Gaza takeover plan. This significant endorsement occurred during an emergency meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, just days after the Arab League’s plan was ratified at a summit in Cairo,
The counter-proposal, crafted by Egypt, suggests rebuilding the Gaza Strip under the oversight of the Palestinian Authority instead of displacing its residents, as suggested in Trump’s plan. The Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty commented that this development is a positive step towards an Arab-Islamic initiative for the reconstruction of Gaza. He emphasized the importance of moving towards international support for the plan.
Initially, Trump’s proposal incited global outrage as it aimed to relocate Palestinian inhabitants into Egypt or Jordan and transform Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East.” At the Cairo summit, Arab leaders launched a trust fund to support Gaza’s reconstruction and called on the international community to assist in its implementation.
The current counter-proposal does not specify a role for Hamas, which governs Gaza, and has faced rejection from both the United States and Israel. The U.S. State Department expressed dissatisfaction with the plan, stating it does not align with U.S. expectations. Conversely, Trump’s Middle East envoy regarded it as a commendable first step from Egyptian officials.
European nations such as Britain, France, Germany, and Italy have also expressed support for the reconstruction plan, categorizing it as a realistic approach to improving the dire living conditions in Gaza. Rabha Seif Allam of the Al Ahram Center remarked that Egypt is striving to garner widespread backing for this initiative and is focused on building a coalition against the displacement of Palestinians. The pushback against Trump’s plan has notably united Arab countries, as seen in previous meetings among Arab leaders to discuss alternative solutions.
In conclusion, the endorsement of the Egyptian-led alternative proposal by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation signifies a collective Arab response to U.S. President Trump’s controversial Gaza takeover plan. With ambitions to rebuild Gaza under Palestinian Authority oversight, this plan seeks international support and addresses the plight of displaced Palestinians. The unity displayed by Muslim-majority nations in opposing Trump’s approach underscores a broader commitment to finding a sustainable solution for Gaza’s reconstruction.
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