In a landmark gathering held in Cairo on 4 March, Arab leaders convened for an Extraordinary Arab Summit to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis and devastation in the Gaza Strip following months of relentless Israeli bombardment. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi announced following the summit that a five-year comprehensive reconstruction plan for Gaza, aimed at rebuilding the war-torn enclave while ensuring Palestinians remain on their land and rejecting any attempts at forced displacement, had received “consensus” from Arab leaders. This was followed by a statement from the Arab League’s Secretary General who confirmed that Egypt’s plan had now become the “Arab plan” and had been approved by the Arab League. In a statement released following the summit, President Al-Sisi emphasized Egypt’s unwavering opposition to the forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. “On this significant day for the Palestinian cause, I would like to thank the Arab Leaders participating in the Extraordinary Arab Summit held in Cairo,” Al-Sisi said. “I appreciate the consensus among the Arab countries to support the reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, which allows the Palestinian People to stay on their land without displacement.” “We welcome any…
