ALBAWABA- Cairo hosted an emergency Arab League summit on Tuesday, where leaders gathered to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza and counter U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan.
During the emergency Arab summit in Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi addressed the ongoing regional crisis, emphasizing the grave challenges threatening security and stability.
He condemned the war on Gaza, describing it as a stain on humanity, marked by hatred and injustice. He asserted that the offensive aimed to destroy life in Gaza, leaving its people with only two choices—annihilation or displacement.
El-Sisi highlighted Egypt’s cooperation with Palestinian leaders to establish an independent committee to govern Gaza and train Palestinian security forces to assume control in the next phase. He urged the adoption of Egypt’s plan, which safeguards Palestinians' right to rebuild and remain on their land.
The Egyptian president also warned against ongoing violations in the West Bank and escalating attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque, stressing that true peace cannot be imposed by force.
He pointed to Egypt’s peace treaty with Israel as a model for transforming conflict into stability and prosperity, urging President Trump to take decisive steps toward ending regional tensions.
However, US President Donald Trump’s plan, first suggested on February 5, faced widespread regional opposition, with Arab nations firmly rejecting it as a threat to their sovereignty and security.
In response, Egypt presented a comprehensive reconstruction plan aimed at stabilizing Gaza while ensuring Palestinians remain in their homeland.
The proposal, detailed in a draft obtained by Reuters, includes a governance mission to oversee humanitarian aid and rebuilding efforts, temporarily replacing Hamas’ administration.
It also calls for an International Stabilization Force composed of Arab states to provide security, alongside oversight by a board including Arab nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the U.S., U.K., EU, and other international partners.
Additionally, the plan proposes temporary housing for displaced Palestinians during rubble removal. However, critical questions remain unanswered, such as who will lead the governance mission and how Hamas will be disarmed or removed.
Hamas, excluded from the summit, rejected the proposal, demanding an “effective Arab role” to prevent Palestinian displacement. Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri emphasized that “the resistance’s weapons are a red line,” opposing any foreign administration in Gaza.
Israel, on the other hand, has refused to cede control of Gaza to Hamas or the Palestinian Authority (PA), further complicating efforts to establish a post-war governance framework.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have conditioned their financial support for Gaza’s reconstruction on Hamas’ complete disarmament and exclusion from future governance.
