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Leaders at Arab League Summit unanimously endorse Egypt’s proposal for reconstruction of Gaza
(MENAFN) Leaders at the recent Emergency Arab League Summit in Cairo have unanimously endorsed Egypt’s proposal for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, which has been left in ruins by the ongoing conflict with Israel.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi unveiled the $53 billion (€50.5 billion) initiative on March 4, outlining a five-year plan to restore Gaza’s devastated infrastructure. A key element of the proposal is ensuring that Gaza’s residents remain in place, with no forced relocations—an approach that contrasts sharply with US President Donald Trump’s earlier suggestion to relocate Gaza’s population and turn its coastline into a luxury resort area. Arab leaders rejected Trump’s plan, calling it a violation of Palestinian rights.
At the summit, el-Sisi emphasized that lasting peace in the region is impossible without the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state. He urged the United States to contribute to a fair resolution of the crisis, stating, “Peace cannot be imposed by force. It must be built on justice and the rights of nations.”
A recent assessment of the destruction in Gaza estimates total damage at $29.9 billion and economic and social losses at $19.1 billion. The housing sector has suffered the worst devastation, with losses of $15.8 billion, including 30,000 buildings destroyed, 272,000 housing units reduced to rubble, and 58,500 homes partially damaged.
Gaza’s infrastructure has been severely impacted, with satellite images revealing that 1,190 km of roads are damaged and 415 km completely destroyed. The healthcare sector has sustained $1.3 billion in damage, with total losses reaching $6.3 billion. Eighteen hospitals have been completely destroyed, and 17 others are barely operational, making it nearly impossible to meet the medical needs of the population.
The education sector has also been devastated, with damages estimated at $874 million and losses at $3.2 billion. Nearly 88% of schools have been destroyed, while others are serving as makeshift shelters for displaced families. Fifty-one university buildings have also been reduced to rubble.
The reconstruction plan calls for a total of $53 billion to fully restore Gaza by 2030. The first phase, lasting six months, will allocate $3 billion for immediate recovery efforts, including clearing debris and providing shelter for displaced residents. The second phase, spanning two years and requiring $20 billion, will focus on rebuilding housing, infrastructure, and essential services, as well as restoring agricultural land.
The third and final phase will complete long-term reconstruction efforts, ensuring the restoration of all major sectors, including healthcare, education, industry, and transportation. The plan aims to rebuild 200,000 new housing units and repair 60,000 damaged homes, ultimately providing shelter for 1.6 million people.
With a comprehensive strategy in place, the Arab League hopes to revive Gaza and provide long-term stability for its people, despite the immense challenges ahead.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi unveiled the $53 billion (€50.5 billion) initiative on March 4, outlining a five-year plan to restore Gaza’s devastated infrastructure. A key element of the proposal is ensuring that Gaza’s residents remain in place, with no forced relocations—an approach that contrasts sharply with US President Donald Trump’s earlier suggestion to relocate Gaza’s population and turn its coastline into a luxury resort area. Arab leaders rejected Trump’s plan, calling it a violation of Palestinian rights.
At the summit, el-Sisi emphasized that lasting peace in the region is impossible without the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state. He urged the United States to contribute to a fair resolution of the crisis, stating, “Peace cannot be imposed by force. It must be built on justice and the rights of nations.”
A recent assessment of the destruction in Gaza estimates total damage at $29.9 billion and economic and social losses at $19.1 billion. The housing sector has suffered the worst devastation, with losses of $15.8 billion, including 30,000 buildings destroyed, 272,000 housing units reduced to rubble, and 58,500 homes partially damaged.
Gaza’s infrastructure has been severely impacted, with satellite images revealing that 1,190 km of roads are damaged and 415 km completely destroyed. The healthcare sector has sustained $1.3 billion in damage, with total losses reaching $6.3 billion. Eighteen hospitals have been completely destroyed, and 17 others are barely operational, making it nearly impossible to meet the medical needs of the population.
The education sector has also been devastated, with damages estimated at $874 million and losses at $3.2 billion. Nearly 88% of schools have been destroyed, while others are serving as makeshift shelters for displaced families. Fifty-one university buildings have also been reduced to rubble.
The reconstruction plan calls for a total of $53 billion to fully restore Gaza by 2030. The first phase, lasting six months, will allocate $3 billion for immediate recovery efforts, including clearing debris and providing shelter for displaced residents. The second phase, spanning two years and requiring $20 billion, will focus on rebuilding housing, infrastructure, and essential services, as well as restoring agricultural land.
The third and final phase will complete long-term reconstruction efforts, ensuring the restoration of all major sectors, including healthcare, education, industry, and transportation. The plan aims to rebuild 200,000 new housing units and repair 60,000 damaged homes, ultimately providing shelter for 1.6 million people.
With a comprehensive strategy in place, the Arab League hopes to revive Gaza and provide long-term stability for its people, despite the immense challenges ahead.
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