Egypt is in the spotlight over the possibility that it could play a larger role in Gaza. This doesn’t mean it wants to run Gaza. However, Cairo has interests in Gaza, dating back to 1949-1967, when it did control it.
In the past few decades, Egypt has often sought to mediate with Israel and Hamas. Yet, after the October 7 massacre, Cairo’s role has been unclear. Is it quietly backing Hamas, or is it doing the right thing?
According to various reports, Egypt has said its Gaza reconstruction plan is now ready. It is presenting the plan to a meeting of Arab countries. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty is a key figure behind the plan.
It is supposed to be presented to various Arab countries at a summit on Tuesday. Key eyes in the region appear to be focused on this. Iran’s state media, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), said, “Arab states, which were swift to reject [US] President Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take control of Gaza and resettle Palestinians elsewhere, are scrambling to agree on a diplomatic initiative to counter the proposal.”
The goal of these countries is not to let Trump’s plan swamp their own. Israeli leaders and officials have embraced the Trump doctrine and plan for Gaza. However, it appears Trump’s initiative to resettle Gazans abroad is perhaps more about stirring things up than actually having it happen.
More
m.jpost.com
In the past few decades, Egypt has often sought to mediate with Israel and Hamas. Yet, after the October 7 massacre, Cairo’s role has been unclear. Is it quietly backing Hamas, or is it doing the right thing?
According to various reports, Egypt has said its Gaza reconstruction plan is now ready. It is presenting the plan to a meeting of Arab countries. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty is a key figure behind the plan.
It is supposed to be presented to various Arab countries at a summit on Tuesday. Key eyes in the region appear to be focused on this. Iran’s state media, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), said, “Arab states, which were swift to reject [US] President Donald Trump’s plan for the US to take control of Gaza and resettle Palestinians elsewhere, are scrambling to agree on a diplomatic initiative to counter the proposal.”
The goal of these countries is not to let Trump’s plan swamp their own. Israeli leaders and officials have embraced the Trump doctrine and plan for Gaza. However, it appears Trump’s initiative to resettle Gazans abroad is perhaps more about stirring things up than actually having it happen.
More
Egypt positions itself for larger Gaza role - analysis
Egypt has reportedly announced that it's Gaza reconstruction plan is ready and will be presented to Arab countries at a summit on March 4.
m.jpost.com
