CAIRO – 19 October 2025: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi revealed on Sunday that Egypt will host the international conference on Gaza’s reconstruction process in November.
He affirmed that such hosting emphasizes solidarity, responsibility, and love toward the Palestinian people.
Moreover, he tasked the prime minister with coordinating with civil society organizations and state agencies to study the creation of a national mechanism for collecting citizens’ contributions and donations to fund Gaza’s reconstruction.
The president made the remarks as he delivered a speech to mark the 52nd anniversary of the October War during an annual Armed Forces’ symposium.
The war in Gaza, currently paused under a ceasefire endorsed by world leaders, has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians over the past two years and destroyed or damaged homes, essential health facilities, and basic infrastructure.
Up to 84% of Gaza has been destroyed, with some areas in the enclave, including in Gaza City, reaching 92%, according to UNDP representative Jaco Cilliers last week.
Egypt has put forward a $53 billion reconstruction and early recovery plan for Gaza, which was endorsed last March by Arab and Muslim nations as well as much of the international community.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this month that Berlin wants to co-host the Gaza reconstruction conference alongside Egypt.
Halting Gaza War
The president highlighted during the symposium Egypt’s intensive efforts over the past two years to halt the war in Gaza, deliver humanitarian aid, and secure the release of captives and prisoners.
These efforts culminated in the achievement of a ceasefire agreement and the holding of the Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Sisi expressed his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his support to efforts of halting the war.
The president cited the 1973 war between Egypt and Israel and the recent cessation of hostilities in Gaza as major milestones in October.
He also highlighted the election of Egypt’s Khaled Al-Anani as UNESCO Director-General and Egypt’s membership in the United Nations Human Rights Council, expressing hope that Egypt will secure the position of director-general of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Sun, Oct. 19, 2025
