The Organization of Islamic Cooperation endorsed an Arab League counter-proposal to President Trump’s Gaza plan during an emergency meeting in Jeddah. The Egyptian plan aims to rebuild Gaza under Palestinian Authority control, reaffirming the necessity of a two-state solution to achieve lasting peace. Furthermore, the OIC readmitted Syria, marking an important step towards its reintegration into the Arab community.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) recently endorsed an Arab League counter-proposal to United States President Donald Trump’s controversial plan concerning Gaza, following an emergency meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This decision came shortly after the Arab League ratified Trump’s plan during a summit in Cairo, which has faced significant global condemnation.
The Egyptian alternative, endorsed by the OIC, aims to facilitate the reconstruction of Gaza under the administration of the Palestinian Authority. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty declared, “The emergency ministerial meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation adopted the Egyptian plan, which has now become an Arab-Islamic plan,” affirming its positive reception among participating ministers.
Trump’s proposal suggests the US should “take over” Gaza and relocate its Palestinian residents to Egypt or Jordan, sparking widespread outrage. Cameroonian Foreign Minister Lejeune Mbella emphasized that recent developments in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict necessitated the meeting and advocated for a solution through a two-state framework. He stressed the importance of recognizing the borders of both Israel and Palestine to achieve peace.
Mamadou Tangara, the Gambian Foreign Minister, denounced the displacement of Palestinians as “provocative, brutal and inhumane” and called for international efforts toward a sustainable ceasefire, ensuring Israel’s full withdrawal from occupied territories. He highlighted the necessity of advancing the two-state solution for lasting stability in the region.
OIC Secretary General Hissein Ibrahim Taha expressed commitment to the reconstruction of Gaza while respecting the rights of its people. He urged for cohesive efforts aimed at delivering humanitarian aid and restoring governance to the Palestinian Authority.
Additionally, leaders at the Cairo summit unveiled a trust fund to support Gaza’s reconstruction and sought international collaboration for its implementation. While the OIC counter-proposal lacks a defined role for Hamas, Trump’s envoy recognized it as a “good-faith first step” from Egypt, despite the plan being rejected by the US and Israel, which deemed it inadequate.
The meeting also marked the readmittance of Syria into the OIC following its suspension since 2012 due to the civil war. A Syrian foreign ministry statement indicated this step was significant for Syria’s reintegration into regional and international frameworks.
In conclusion, the OIC’s endorsement of the Egyptian plan represents a collective Arab effort to counter US proposals regarding Gaza. This initiative calls for the reconstruction of Gaza under Palestinian Authority governance while affirming the need for a two-state solution to ensure peace in the Middle East. The meeting further demonstrates regional unity against the displacement of Palestinians and reinforces the importance of humanitarian efforts, showcasing a broader commitment to stabilizing the region.
Original Source: www.arabnews.com
