Saudi Arabia to host summit on rebuilding Gaza
Saudi Arabia is to host a high-level summit that brings together leaders from across the Arab world as discussions intensify over the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
Leaders from Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf States are expected in Riyadh on Friday, Arab diplomatic circles said.
The summit would focus on Egypt’s proposal to rebuild the devastated territory under the “complete supervision” of Arab countries.
Tensions have risen after a controversial suggestion from U.S. President Donald Trump to permanently relocate Gaza’s two million residents to neighbouring Arab states.
The proposal has been firmly rejected by Egypt, Jordan and other regional powers, who view it as a violation of Palestinian sovereignty.
In response, Egypt is advancing its reconstruction plan to prevent the U.S. and Israel from pushing forward with Mr Trump’s relocation agenda.
Recent UN estimates suggest rebuilding Gaza could cost around $53 billion, with $20 billion required in the first three years alone.
(dpa/NAN)
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