Egypt Plans Gaza Reconstruction While Ensuring Palestinians Stay on Their Land
Mohamed Wadie - H-Tayea
Egypt announced plans to present a comprehensive framework for rebuilding Gaza while ensuring Palestinians remain on their land. The initiative aligns with international legal and historical rights.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to working with the U.S. under President Donald Trump to achieve a just and lasting peace in the region. The plan aims to support Gaza's reconstruction without displacing its people.
Egypt stressed that any solution to the Palestinian issue must preserve regional peace and stability. It called for addressing the root causes of the conflict, including ending the Israeli occupation and implementing a two-state solution. Cairo reaffirmed that this remains the only viable path to lasting coexistence.
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