Algeria and Tunisia Skip Cairo Arab Summit Over Gaza Reconstruction Plan
Algeria and Tunisia opted not to attend the Cairo summit where Arab leaders endorsed a plan for Gaza’s reconstruction post-conflict with Israel. The plan, presented by Egypt, aims to avoid forced displacement and restore Palestinian Authority governance. Their absence signals objections to the summit’s approach, which they deemed dominated by a few nations.
On Tuesday, an emergency Arab summit convened in Cairo, where Arab leaders discussed a comprehensive plan for the reconstruction of Gaza following the conflict with Israel. This initiative serves as a counter-proposal to the previous plan put forth by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which included controversial measures such as the removal of Gaza’s residents and redevelopment under U.S. control.
The Arab League, consisting of 22 member countries, endorsed Egypt’s proposal that emphasizes rebuilding Gaza without displacing its population while emphasizing the resurgence of the Palestinian Authority’s governance. Notably, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Tunisian President Kais Saied did not attend the summit, reportedly protesting against what they termed a “pre-packaged” outcome shaped by a limited number of nations. Instead, they dispatched representatives to convey their positions.
The Cairo summit aimed to establish a sustainable plan for Gaza’s recovery while upholding Palestinian governance. However, the absence of Algeria and Tunisia highlights the internal divisions within the Arab League regarding the perceived unilateralism of the plan. The event illustrates ongoing complexities in Arab unity and the geopolitical intricacies surrounding Gaza’s future.
Original Source: www.firstpost.com
