OIC Supports Egypt’s Gaza Reconstruction Plan, Rejects Trump’s Proposal
The OIC has approved an Arab League proposal rejecting Trump’s Gaza takeover plan, promoting an Egyptian-led initiative for Gaza’s reconstruction under Palestinian governance. This response arises from widespread international discontent towards Trump’s suggestions, emphasizing a coordinated Arab effort to address the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The initiative seeks international support while Syria’s membership in the OIC was reinstated, highlighting shifting regional dynamics.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) convened an emergency meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where it endorsed an Arab League proposal rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to take control of Gaza and relocate its residents. This decision came shortly after an Arab League summit in Cairo which had already approved the Egyptian-led alternative to Trump’s plan, focusing on the reconstruction of Gaza under Palestinian Authority governance.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced that the OIC’s adoption of the Egyptian plan has established it as a collective Arab-Islamic initiative. Trump’s proposal had suggested that the U.S. should take over Gaza, transform it into a luxurious destination, and displace its Palestinian inhabitants to Egypt or Jordan, igniting a wave of international disapproval.
Lejeune Mbella, Cameroon’s Foreign Minister, stated that the meeting was a response to ongoing developments in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the proposals for forced Palestinian displacement. He advocated for a comprehensive enforcement of the agreement and the necessity of a coordinated multilateral approach for a lasting resolution to the conflict.
During the Cairo summit, Arab leaders proposed a trust fund to support Gaza’s reconstruction and sought international assistance. Abdelatty highlighted plans for the initiative to gain international adoption, engaging various global entities in discussions.
The response to this counter-proposal in the U.S. has been divided, with Israel rejecting the proposal outright. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce indicated the plan did not align with U.S. expectations, while Trump’s Middle East envoy characterized it as an initial positive step by the Egyptians. Trump has maintained that he is merely recommending his plan, asserting that he is not imposing it on the parties involved.
Arab nations are uniting against Trump’s proposal, and the OIC meeting also reinstated Syria’s membership, which had been suspended since 2012 due to the civil war. Syria’s foreign ministry praised this development as a crucial step towards its reintegration into international affairs as a sovereign nation.
In summary, the OIC’s endorsement of the Egyptian plan marks a significant collective Arab-Islamic response to Trump’s controversial Gaza proposal. The initiatives aim to facilitate reconstruction in Gaza and maintain Palestinian governance, amidst a backdrop of international and regional dialogue. The dynamics of the conflict and the political landscape continue to evolve as Arab nations seek alternative approaches beyond Trump’s original suggestions.
Original Source: egyptianstreets.com
