Pakistan, via Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, supports the Arab League’s Gaza reconstruction plan under Palestinian Authority leadership. This stance was articulated at the OIC meeting in Jeddah, which endorsed an Egyptian alternative to Trump’s plans. The initiative seeks international backing for Gaza’s rebuilding efforts, though it excludes Hamas and faces skepticism from the US and Israel.
In a significant development, Pakistan, represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, has expressed strong support for the Arab League’s initiative aimed at the reconstruction of Gaza, which is to be managed by the Palestinian Authority. During his address at the Extraordinary Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Dar reiterated Pakistan’s solidarity with the Palestinian populace and endorsed the Arab League’s decisions.
Dar emphasized the dual necessity of reconstructing Gaza and urging Israel to cease its alleged atrocities against Palestinians, aligning with international legal standards. This sentiment was echoed at the recent emergency meeting of the OIC, where the Arab League’s alternative proposal to US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan was officially endorsed.
The OIC, comprising 57 member nations, convened swiftly in Jeddah, shortly after the Arab League’s summit in Cairo, which saw the ratification of an Egyptian-led plan to foster Gaza’s restoration. The alternative plan is perceived as a response to Trump’s provocative suggestion involving the displacement of Gaza’s residents under the guise of development.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty commented positively on the OIC’s adoption of the plan, stating that it has effectively transitioned into an Arab-Islamic proposal. Following the Cairo summit, Arab leaders also rolled out a trust fund to support Gaza’s rebuilding efforts, calling upon the international community for assistance.
Furthermore, Abdelatty articulated intentions to elevate the initiative into an international framework, appealing for endorsement from significant global players such as the European Union, Japan, Russia, and China. It is pertinent to note that the plan does not address the involvement of Hamas, the governing body in Gaza, and has faced rejection from both the United States and Israel.
The endorsement of the Arab League’s Gaza reconstruction plan by Pakistan signifies a commitment to international solidarity with Palestine and highlights the urgent need to address both humanitarian and political issues in the region. This initiative, backed by the OIC, aims to promote peace and development while contending with the complex dynamics introduced by external proposals, particularly those from the United States. The path forward requires widespread international support and careful navigation of local authority representation.
Original Source: dunyanews.tv
