Pakistan has officially supported the Arab League’s reconstruction plan for Gaza during an OIC session, emphasizing the need for Israel to halt violence against Palestinians. This plan counters a controversial proposal from the US and seeks to secure international backing for the rebuilding effort. The initiative notably does not include a role for Hamas and has faced resistance from the US and Israel.
Pakistan has expressed strong support for the Arab League’s initiative focused on the reconstruction of Gaza, which is to be administered by the Palestinian Authority. This endorsement was articulated by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, during his address at the Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers held in Jeddah. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with the Palestinian populace and endorsed the decisions made by the Arab League.
Minister Dar emphasized the dual necessity of Gaza’s reconstruction alongside urging Israel to cease its ongoing violence towards Palestinians and comply with international law. This call for action comes in light of the recent endorsement by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) of an Arab League counter-proposal following US President Trump’s controversial plan to annex Gaza, which has faced widespread condemnation.
The OIC’s decision was made during an emergency meeting involving its 57 member states in Jeddah, subsequent to the ratification of the plan at an Arab League summit in Cairo. This Egyptian-designed alternative aims to facilitate the rebuilding of Gaza under Palestinian Authority governance, diverging significantly from Trump’s approach.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty articulated that the emergency meeting resulted in the establishment of an Arab-Islamic plan, indicating a collective regional effort towards the reconstruction of Gaza. Meanwhile, global concerns arose from Trump’s suggestion to relocate residents as part of an initiative to transform Gaza into a luxurious area.
At the Cairo summit, Arab leaders also introduced a dedicated trust fund intended for Gaza’s rebuilding and urged global support for the initiative. Abdelatty highlighted the need for this plan to gain international acceptance, notably from the European Union and significant global players such as Japan, Russia, and China. Notably, the counter-proposal lacks a defined role for Hamas, the governing entity in Gaza, and has been dismissed by both the United States and Israel.
In summary, Pakistan’s endorsement of the Arab League’s Gaza reconstruction plan underscores its commitment to supporting Palestinian self-governance and the cessation of violence. The OIC’s backing of the Egyptian initiative reflects regional collaboration aimed at rebuilding Gaza, although challenges remain regarding the role of Hamas and acceptance from international stakeholders. The path forward relies heavily on garnering support from a broader international community.
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