Egypt rejects shift, Gaza reveals reconstruction plan
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Egypt rejects shift, Gaza reveals reconstruction plan

The Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellatty stated on Sunday that Egypt has a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that does not involve shifting Palestinians from their country.

“We have a definitive plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip that ensures that no citizen is expelled from their homeland. Our vision is clear on this issue,” Abdellatty commented.

He commented on these comments during a joint press conference in Cairo with Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, where he also welcomed Sudan’s Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed and the UN’s older humanitarian and reconstruction coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag.

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed his support for the situation and stated that Djibouti adapts to Egypt’s attitude to Gaza and praises President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi’s efforts to achieve a ceasefire.

He repeated Minister Badr Abdellatty’s comments and emphasized that the Arab position is clear.

Youssouf claimed that a lasting resolution requires the establishment of a Palestinian state that coexists peacefully and safely alongside Israel, which is a basic and legitimate demand.

He rejected all the discussions about deportation of Palestinians.

Abdelat’s remarks indirectly dealt with US President Donald Trump’s proposal that Egypt and Jordan would accommodate Palestinians from Gaza to “Clean the whole thing. “

Both Egypt and Jordan, along with other influential regional powers such as Saudi Arabia, rejected Trump’s proposal.

Abdellatty mentioned that Egypt is willing to host a restructuring conference and emphasizes that the rebuilding of Gaza is a crucial step towards resolving the conflict through a two -state solution.

“We have a clear plan for reconstruction that does not involve moving someone from their country,” he said. “This is the initial phase that will pave the way for a credible political process that leads to the establishment of a Palestinian state, which helps to break the bike of violence and aggression. “

“The only solution is to initiate a political process, in accordance with international resolutions,” Abdellatty added.

On Sunday morning, trucks were observed at the Rafah border crossing as the weapons agreement between Hamas and Israel continued to develop.

Palestinian health officials in Gaza reported that the long-closed Rafah border that crossed with Egypt opened on Saturday, which enabled thousands of Palestinians in urgent need for medical help to cross.

Israeli forces closed the Rafah crossing in early May after taking control during an offensive in the southern city. In response, Egypt closed its side of the intersection.

The reopening of Rafah Crossing marks a significant development that strengthens the weapons agreement that was reached between Israel and Hamas earlier this month.

Israel decided to open the transition after Hama’s release of the latest surviving female hostages in Gaza. Rafah is the only intersection for Gaza that does not connect to Israel.

The first six -week weapons care describes the release of 33 hostages and almost 2,000 prisoners, the return of the Palestinians to Northern Gaza and an increase in humanitarian aid to the seriously affected area.

Next week, Israel and Hamas are expected to start discussions about a second phase of a ceasefire, which aims to secure the release of the remaining hostages and extend the arms care indefinitely.

If no agreement is reached, the conflict can be resumed in early March.