04-03-2025
Arab Summit endorses Gaza reconstruction plan
Arab leaders participating in the 29th Arab Summit held in Dhahran on April 15 - Screenshot of ONTV
CAIRO – 4 March 2025: The Arab Summit, in its draft final statement issued on Tuesday, endorsed Egypt's plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, according to Reuters.
The draft final statement called upon the international community and financial institutions to provide swift support for the Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. The statement welcomed the convening of an international conference for the reconstruction of Gaza in Cairo during the current month.
Arab leaders called for elections in all Palestinian territories within one year, provided conditions are suitable, according to the draft final statement of the Arab Summit. The final statement supports the Palestinian decision to form an administrative committee for Gaza affairs.
The Arab Summit, an emergency meeting, was held in Cairo to address the developments in the Palestinian issue. A preparatory ministerial meeting had taken place on Monday to discuss the summit's agenda and the final statement. The Arab foreign ministers' meeting emphasized the Arab stance against the displacement of the Palestinian people and the importance of Gaza's reconstruction.
