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An Arab post-war plan for the Gaza Strip’s reconstruction and governance has been met with silence from the US and scorn from Israel, which doubled down on its call for the forced displacement of Palestinians.
The Arab League endorsed the Egyptian plan on Tuesday and warned of “sinful” attempts to displace Palestinians.
According to the text reviewed by Middle East Eye, Jordan and Egypt would train a Palestinian police force. The plan also calls for the potential deployment of United Nations peacekeeping forces to Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
The proposal calls for 10 churches and 200 mosques to be built. It also envisions green spaces and parks where Israel has demolished homes to create a military buffer zone.
Reconstruction is envisioned to occur over five years with a $53bn price tag, well below the 15 years the Trump administration estimated. Arab leaders agreed to establish a trust fund that would finance the reconstruction.
