CAIRO – 24 March 2025: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Palestinian counterpart emphasized in a meeting on Sunday the necessity of maintaining the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, highlighting its fundamental role in facilitating early recovery and reconstruction efforts in the enclave.
During the meeting, Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt's unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to remain on their land during reconstruction.
He noted that the Gaza reconstruction plan, developed by Egypt and approved at the recent extraordinary Arab summit in Cairo, will involve further coordination with various regional and international parties, as well as with Palestinians, to finalize its implementation details.
Since last week, Israel has resumed extensive airstrikes and ground operations in Gaza, breaking a ceasefire that had lasted for two months and killing hundreds of people.
The Israeli war on Gaza has claimed 50,000 Palestinian lives, predominantly women and children and, according to UN estimates, has devastated more than 60 percent of homes and 65 percent of roads.
Earlier in March, Arab and Muslim leaders approved a $53 billion Egyptian plan for Gaza's reconstruction, which ensures that Palestinian residents remain on their lands throughout the process.
The European Union has also expressed support for the Arab plan.
The proposal aims to counter US-Israeli plans to permanently expel Gaza residents, with US President Donald Trump’s plan to “take over” and “own” Gaza drawing widespread condemnation.
This five-year plan seeks to secure permanent housing for the 2 million residents of Gaza, the majority of whom have been displaced by the war, while establishing essential services and vital infrastructure, including an airport.
Politically, an administrative committee made up of Palestinian professionals and independent technocrats is set to govern Gaza, which is currently ruled by Hamas, until the Palestinian Authority reestablishes control over the enclave under the plan.
Mon, Mar. 24, 2025
