U.S. State Department Critiques Egyptian Plan for Gaza Reconstruction
American officials express skepticism about the adequacy of Egypt's initiative for peace and recovery in the region.
On Thursday, the United States State Department communicated its reservations regarding the Egyptian plan for Gaza, asserting that it "does not meet the aspirations" of President Donald Trump.
This statement followed an earlier commendation from Trump’s special envoy toward Egypt’s efforts in the region but emphasized that the specific details of the initiative are currently under review by U.S. officials.
Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the State Department, addressed questions concerning the plan during her initial briefing following Trump’s re-election, stating that while the intent is to establish peace in the area, the proposal lacks certain expectations.
The remarks coincided with announcements from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who disclosed on Tuesday that Arab leaders had adopted a reconstruction plan for Gaza during an emergency Arab Summit convened in Cairo.
The plan aims to ensure the local population, displaced by the ongoing conflict, can remain in their homeland.
At the conclusion of the summit, President el-Sisi confirmed that the final statement and the "Gaza Reconstruction and Development Plan," drafted by Egypt, were officially accepted.
He emphasized that the plan takes into account the right of the Palestinian people to stay on their land, proposing the establishment of an independent "non-factional" committee to manage the reconstruction of the territory.
The final communiqué of the summit noted unanimous approval among Arab leaders regarding the Egyptian plan for early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, characterizing it as a comprehensive Arab initiative.
It also cautioned that any illicit efforts to displace the Palestinian people or annex any portion of Palestinian territory would likely thrust the region into a new phase of conflict.
This statement followed an earlier commendation from Trump’s special envoy toward Egypt’s efforts in the region but emphasized that the specific details of the initiative are currently under review by U.S. officials.
Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the State Department, addressed questions concerning the plan during her initial briefing following Trump’s re-election, stating that while the intent is to establish peace in the area, the proposal lacks certain expectations.
The remarks coincided with announcements from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who disclosed on Tuesday that Arab leaders had adopted a reconstruction plan for Gaza during an emergency Arab Summit convened in Cairo.
The plan aims to ensure the local population, displaced by the ongoing conflict, can remain in their homeland.
At the conclusion of the summit, President el-Sisi confirmed that the final statement and the "Gaza Reconstruction and Development Plan," drafted by Egypt, were officially accepted.
He emphasized that the plan takes into account the right of the Palestinian people to stay on their land, proposing the establishment of an independent "non-factional" committee to manage the reconstruction of the territory.
The final communiqué of the summit noted unanimous approval among Arab leaders regarding the Egyptian plan for early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, characterizing it as a comprehensive Arab initiative.
It also cautioned that any illicit efforts to displace the Palestinian people or annex any portion of Palestinian territory would likely thrust the region into a new phase of conflict.
