The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has endorsed Egypt’s plan rejecting Trump’s Gaza takeover proposal. This decision aims to reconstruct Gaza under Palestinian Authority governance, following an Arab League’s prior agreement. The plan calls for a multi-national approach for lasting resolution but has met with mixed reactions in the U.S. and has been rejected by Israel.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has formally backed an Egyptian proposal aimed at rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial plan regarding Gaza. During an emergency meeting held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the OIC’s 57-member organization approved the plan just days following a similar agreement by the Arab League in Cairo, which seeks to reconstruct Gaza under the governance of the Palestinian Authority.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty confirmed that the OIC’s endorsement converts this plan into a collaborative Arab-Islamic initiative. The proposal emerged in the wake of Trump’s alarming suggestion to effectively seize Gaza and relocate its Palestinian inhabitants to Egypt or Jordan, which sparked significant global criticism.
Cameroonian Foreign Minister Lejeune Mbella stated the meeting was driven by “new developments in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict” and highlighted the necessity of a “concerted and multilateral approach” to reach a sustainable solution. A trust fund for Gaza’s reconstruction was also established, with a call for international support at the recent summit in Cairo.
Abdelatty emphasized that the plan must evolve into an international framework with support from major global entities like the EU, Japan, Russia, and China, with ongoing dialogues involving various parties, including the United States. However, responses to the counter-proposal have been mixed in the U.S., with Israel outright rejecting it.
The U.S. State Department has expressed its disagreement, stating the plan “does not meet the expectations” of Washington, while some U.S. officials have acknowledged its merits as a constructive approach. Despite facing considerable opposition, Trump has maintained that he is merely recommending the plan rather than imposing it on the region.
In summary, the OIC’s endorsement of Egypt’s proposal illustrates a unified Arab and Islamic effort to contest President Trump’s plan regarding Gaza. With a focus on reconstruction and governance by the Palestinian Authority, this movement emphasizes the importance of international collaboration to resolve the ongoing conflict. The mixed reactions to the counter-proposal reveal complexities in international relations and reveal the challenges faced in achieving a sustainable peace in the region.
Original Source: egyptianstreets.com
