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Extraordinary Arab Summit approves Egypt’s Gaza early recovery, reconstruction plan

### The Extraordinary Arab Summit and the Gaza Reconstruction Plan

The **Extraordinary Arab Summit** has approved a comprehensive plan for the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, submitted by the **Arab Republic of Egypt** in coordination with the **State of Palestine** and other Arab nations. This initiative is backed by studies conducted by the **World Bank** and the **United Nations Development Fund**, aiming to provide substantial financial, material, and political support for its implementation.

#### Cairo Declaration

At the conclusion of the summit, the **Cairo Declaration** was issued, urging the international community and regional financial institutions to provide necessary support for the reconstruction plan swiftly. The declaration underscores the importance of simultaneously pursuing a political path that fulfills the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people, allowing them to establish their state and live in peace.

#### International Conference for Gaza

The summit welcomed the convening of an **international conference** in Cairo to expedite Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction efforts. This conference will involve collaboration with the State of Palestine and the United Nations, inviting international participation to accelerate rehabilitation efforts. Moreover, the summit advocated for the establishment of a **trust fund** to collect financial pledges from donor countries, facilitating the implementation of recovery projects.

#### Stance on Palestinian Displacement

The summit reiterated a firm Arab stance against any form of displacement of the Palestinian people, as articulated in the **Bahrain Declaration** issued on May 16, 2024. Such actions are deemed grave violations of international law, constituting crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. The summit condemned policies of starvation and scorched-earth tactics intended to force Palestinians from their land and emphasized the need for Israel to adhere to international resolutions aimed at preserving the demographic integrity of Palestinian territories.

#### Condemnation of Israeli Actions

Additionally, the summit condemned the recent Israeli government’s decision to halt humanitarian aid to the **Gaza Strip** and close crossing points used for relief operations. It asserted that these actions violate the ceasefire agreement, international law, and humanitarian standards, including the **Fourth Geneva Convention**. The summit also denounced the use of siege and starvation of civilians as a means of fulfilling political objectives.

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