The Organization of Islamic Cooperation endorsed an Arab League counter-proposal to Trump’s Gaza plan during an emergency meeting in Jeddah. The Egyptian plan aims to reconstruct Gaza under the Palestinian Authority’s governance, contrary to Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians. OIC Secretary General and foreign ministers voiced support for a two-state solution and condemned the displacement of Palestinians, emphasizing the need for international efforts towards peace and humanitarian assistance.
On Friday, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) endorsed an Arab League counter-proposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial plan concerning Gaza. This decision emerged from an emergency meeting held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, following the Arab League’s approval of the original plan in Cairo three days prior. The Egyptian alternative aims to rebuild Gaza under the future governance of the Palestinian Authority.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced the OIC’s adoption of the Egyptian initiative, which he described as a transformation into an Arab-Islamic plan. Abdelatty expressed that this development was a notably positive outcome. This comes amid global indignation toward Trump’s proposal that included forcibly relocating Palestinians to Egypt or Jordan while turning Gaza into a tourist hub.
Cameroonian Foreign Minister Lejeune Mbella, chairman of the Council of Foreign Ministers, noted that the meeting was convened to address recent escalations in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. He urged the importance of following the agreed path toward a resolution, emphasizing a two-state solution to ensure lasting peace in the region. He reiterated the necessity for recognition of both Israel and Palestine within agreed-upon borders.
Mamadou Tangara, the Gambia’s foreign minister, condemned the plans for the displacement of Palestinians, labeling them as “provocative, brutal and inhumane.” He called for a coordinated effort to establish a sustainable ceasefire and emphasized that the two-state solution is crucial for regional stability. He expressed concern regarding recent Israeli laws hindering aid efforts to Palestinian refugees in violation of international norms.
OIC Secretary General Hissein Ibrahim Taha supported the reconstruction initiatives for Gaza, while upholding the rights of Palestinians to remain in their homeland. He advocated for intensified efforts towards achieving a sustainable ceasefire, the withdrawal of occupation forces, and delivery of humanitarian aid to assist displaced individuals.
During the recent summit in Cairo, the Arab League announced a trust fund aimed at financing Gaza’s reconstruction, urging international support and cooperation with multiple nations to bolster this initiative. Although the proposal has garnered some encouragement, it has notably been rejected by both the U.S. and Israel for lacking involvement from Hamas, the governing body in Gaza. Despite these setbacks, Trump’s envoy has characterized the Egyptian plan as a constructive initial effort towards resolution.
In summary, the OIC’s endorsement of the Egyptian counter-proposal reflects a unified Arab response toward U.S. policies regarding Gaza. With strong emphasis on the two-state solution and a commitment to reconstruction, OIC leaders highlight the critical need for international collaboration and humanitarian support. The ongoing discourse reveals significant opposition to displacement plans and reinforces calls for comprehensive peace processes in the region.
Original Source: www.arabnews.com
