Israel criticizes Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan, which aims to support Palestinians without displacement. Egyptian officials call for an independent Palestinian state for regional peace. Meanwhile, Israel’s Shin Bet acknowledges failures in preventing Hamas attacks, leading to demands for accountability within the Israeli government. Egypt plans to seek OIC approval for its reconstruction efforts.
Israel has expressed strong opposition to Egypt’s reconstruction plan for Gaza, which was endorsed at the Arab League summit in Cairo. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty condemned Israel’s criticisms as “unacceptable,” and remarked that the actions of the Netanyahu government reflect a “stubborn and extremist” stance. He emphasized that an independent Palestinian state is critical for peace in the region, stating, “there will be no peace, neither to Israel or to the region.”
In a related context, Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security service, has acknowledged its inadequacies in preventing the recent Hamas-led attacks, attributing its shortcomings to misjudging Hamas’s intentions and capabilities. Ronen Bar, the head of Shin Bet, admitted his organizational failures and expressed deep remorse, asserting, “the massacre would have been prevented” had his agency acted differently in previous years. Bar has indicated potential resignation in light of these failures.
An investigation by the Israeli military also outlined its own failures in protecting civilians, leading to calls from the Israeli opposition for a comprehensive national inquiry into the government’s mishandling of the situation. Despite the mounting pressure, Prime Minister Netanyahu has yet to initiate a full investigation.
Meanwhile, Minister Abdelatty announced that Egypt intends to present its Gaza reconstruction plan at a forthcoming emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah. This meeting is expected to convene on March 7 and seeks to seek approval for a united Arab and Islamic plan that supports urgent relief efforts and reconstruction in Gaza without forcibly displacing Palestinians.
The article outlines the tensions between Israel and Egypt regarding the Gaza reconstruction plan, emphasizing the criticism from Egyptian leaders against Israel’s stance. It also addresses internal Israeli security failures leading up to the Hamas attacks and calls for governmental accountability. Additionally, Egypt plans to present its reconstruction efforts to the OIC, aiming for regional cooperation devoid of displacement policies.
Original Source: www.aljazeera.com
