The White House has reportedly agreed to the Egyptian plan for Gaza reconstruction, but with a significant condition: Hamas must be removed and fully disarmed. This development comes as the international community continues to seek a lasting solution to the Gaza conflict. According to recent reports, Egypt's plan for Gaza reconstruction involves a comprehensive five-year initiative, projected to cost $53 billion.¹ The plan includes a committee of experts to oversee the clearance of rubble and unexploded ordnance, followed by a four-and-a-half-year reconstruction phase. However, the plan's success hinges on addressing the complex issue of Hamas's future. Israel has expressed concerns about the plan, citing the need for a security-only approach in dealing with Hamas. The US role in the process will be crucial, with some suggesting that a coordinated US-Arab effort could help prepare the ground for peace negotiations between the Palestinian Authority and Israel.
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The head of Israel’s National Unity alliance opposition said Israel’s army had crossed a “decisive point” in Gaza and “should concentrate” on its northern border with Lebanon.
“The story of Hamas is old news,” Gantz said, speaking at an event in Washington, DC, the AFP news agency reported.
“The story of Iran and its proxies all around the area and what they are trying to do is the real issue.”
Gantz, who quit IsraeI’s war cabinet in June and is Netanyahu’s main political rival, has said the Israeli prime minister is the main obstacle to reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza.