Turin, March 4 (LaPresse) – The Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, adopted by the Arab League summit, is structured into three main phases: interim measures, reconstruction, and governance. The first phase, as reported by Al Jazeera, would last about six months, while the following two phases would take a total of four to five years.
The goal is to rebuild Gaza, which Israel has almost completely destroyed, maintain peace and security, and reaffirm the governance of the Palestinian Authority in Gaza after 17 years. A six-month interim period would require a committee of Palestinian technocrats, operating under the direction of the PA, to clear the rubble from Salah al-Din Street, the main north-south highway of the Gaza Strip. Once the roads are cleared, 200,000 temporary housing units will be built to accommodate 1.2 million people, and approximately 60,000 damaged buildings will be restored.
According to the project, long-term reconstruction will take another four to five years after the interim measures are completed. During this period, the plan aims to build at least 400,000 permanent homes, as well as to reconstruct Gaza’s seaport and international airport. Essential services such as water, waste disposal, telecommunications, and electricity will also be gradually restored.
The plan also envisions the establishment of a Governing and Management Council, which would oversee a financial fund supporting Gaza’s interim governing body. Additionally, international donor conferences will be held to raise the necessary funds for the long-term reconstruction and development of the Strip.
The plan calls for a group of “independent Palestinian technocrats” to manage affairs in Gaza, effectively replacing Hamas.