The Arab summit in Cairo focused on a reconstruction plan for Gaza post-war, presented as an alternative to Trump’s proposal. Algeria and Tunisia’s leaders skipped the summit, protesting what they deemed a ‘pre-packaged’ agenda controlled by a few nations, sending representatives instead.
An emergency Arab summit was convened in Cairo, where leaders formulated a reconstruction plan for Gaza, aimed at rebuilding the region following the conflict with Israel. This initiative is positioned as an alternative to the previous proposal by former U.S. President Donald Trump, which entailed a comprehensive redevelopment of Gaza under U.S. control and involved the removal of its residents, rebranding it as a “Middle East Riviera.”
During the summit, the 22-member Arab League reached an agreement on Egypt’s proposal, which emphasizes rebuilding Gaza without any enforced displacement while reinstating governance by the Palestinian Authority. Notably, two prominent leaders, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria and President Kais Saied of Tunisia, did not attend the summit.
Reports suggest that both leaders chose to forgo participation in protest against the nature of the summit, labeling the proceedings as “pre-packaged” and heavily influenced by a limited number of countries. In their absence, they designated representatives to convey their positions instead.
The recent Arab summit showcased a collective effort to address the reconstruction of Gaza post-conflict, while also reflecting tensions among member states regarding the formulation and influence of proposed plans. Algeria and Tunisia’s withdrawal signals discontent with perceived dominance in the decision-making process among certain nations, emphasizing the need for broader consensus.
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