Pakistan has aligned itself with the Arab League’s Gaza reconstruction initiative, advocated by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. This endorsement occurred during an OIC meeting, emphasizing the need for Israel to halt its actions against Palestinians. The plan proposes rebuilding Gaza under Palestinian Authority management and lacks provisions for Hamas’s involvement, facing rejection from the U.S. and Israel.
Pakistan has expressed its support for the Arab League’s reconstruction plan for Gaza, as articulated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar during the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers held in Jeddah. Dar stated that Pakistan stands firmly with the Palestinian people and wholly endorses the decisions made by the Arab League concerning Gaza’s future management under the Palestinian Authority.
In his address, Dar underscored the necessity for Israel to cease its ongoing violent actions against Palestinians while adhering to international laws. This stance aligns with the broader sentiments expressed at the OIC’s recent emergency meeting, which highlighted the Arab League’s counter-proposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial plan, aimed at displacing Gazans.
The emergency gathering in Saudi Arabia resulted in a unanimous decision by the 57-member OIC to endorse the Arab League’s alternative plan, originally crafted by Egypt, at a summit in Cairo shortly before. The Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, noted, “The emergency ministerial meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation adopted the Egyptian plan, which has now become an Arab-Islamic plan.”
While Arab leaders have launched a trust fund for Gaza’s reconstruction and called for international support, the counter-proposal lacks a specific role for Hamas, leading to its rejection by both Israel and the United States. Abdelatty stated, “The next step is for the plan to become an international plan through adoption by the European Union and international parties such as Japan, Russia, China and others.”
In conclusion, Pakistan’s backing of the Arab League’s reconstruction proposal underscores its commitment to Palestinian welfare and the establishment of a sustainable governance structure in Gaza. The OIC’s unified stance against U.S. proposals reflects a concerted effort to secure international support for rebuilding Gaza while addressing ongoing humanitarian concerns. The situation remains complex, especially with the exclusion of Hamas from the reconstruction dialogue.
Original Source: dunyanews.tv
