Egypt is developing a comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza, aiming to provide an alternative to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” the territory and displace its population.
The Egyptian government has confirmed it is working on a multi-phase plan for Gaza’s early recovery and reconstruction. The first phase will begin after the emergency Arab summit in Cairo, currently scheduled for February 27.
According to officials, the plan includes establishing “secure areas” within Gaza where Palestinians can live while dozens of international construction firms remove and rehabilitate the Strip’s war-torn infrastructure.
The proposed three-phase process is expected to take up to five years and will include providing tens of thousands of jobs to Gaza’s population. Palestineans will be allowed to remain in Gaza during reconstruction, with three “safe zones” established within the territory to host them during an initial six-month period.
Egypt’s goal is to refute American President Trump’s logic on the issue, as well as counter any other plans that aim to change the geographic and demographic structure of the Gaza Strip. Cairo has also discussed financing options with European diplomats and Arab partners Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/18/egypt-developing-gaza-reconstruction-plan-to-counter-trumps-take-over