** The reconstruction of Gaza: a vision having exceeded the promises **
The Gaza reconstruction project proposed by Egypt, underlined by the declarations of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty, deserves to be examined not only in its immediate context, but also with regard to its potential to change the long-term dynamics in the Middle East. After sixteen months of intense conflict, where Gaza’s infrastructure has been reduced to nothing, this reconstruction effort, which summons both practical solutions and a promise of political stability, could reformulate the expectations of regional actors towards the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
### A reconstruction anchored in political reality
From the outset, the position of Egypt, which opposes any project of forced displacement of the populations, marks a clear distinction with the controversial proposals of certain international leaders. Trump’s idea of a “Middle East Riviera” without Palestinians suggests a dystopian scenario, a depoliticization of the Palestinian question which can hardly find a favorable echo in the minds of those who aspire to a sovereign state. On the other hand, the Egyptian approach calls on a reconciliation of the aspirations of the inhabitants of Gaza with a reconstruction which preserves the identity and the memory of the territory.
### An opportunity for cohesion
The declaration of the Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammad Mustafa, on the urgency of unification between Gaza and the West Bank via unique administrative and security entities, is a recognition of the need to move from a division policy to a collective action. Statistics show that almost 60% of Palestinians dream of a unified state that can respond to the multiple economic and political crises in which they are plunged. This step towards unification, supported by Egypt, could encourage other Arab nations to participate actively in the resolution of the conflict, thus breaking with decades of immobility.
### a necessary political horizon
At the heart of the Egyptian proposal is the idea of a “political horizon”, a concept that surpasses simple humanitarian aid to evoke the hope of a true self -determination for the Palestinian people. UNRWA data indicates an increase in the exodus of intellectuals and young Palestinian graduates. This brain flight testifies to despair in the face of the absence of perspectives. By modulating its reconstruction efforts with a clear political horizon, Egypt would plan to reverse this trend, by anchoring the young generations in a vision of their future.
### The central role of the international community
A nuanced understanding of the Egyptian project must necessarily include the role it plays in the redefinition of international relations related to the Palestinian question. By acting as an active mediator rather than a simple observer, Egypt could strengthen its influence within the Arab world and, by extension, within the dynamics of global power. If the Gaza reconstruction initiative commanded the support of countries such as Jordan and Morocco, it could offer a basis to redefine alliances and peace efforts at the multilateral level.
### Conclusion: a model to follow?
If, from a pragmatic point of view, the Egyptian plan is possible, it is not only a physical construction exercise. He challenges a total reassessment of previous approaches concerning peace in the Middle East, calling on the Arab nations to work hand in hand for a viable resolution. The challenge will be to transcend promises and speeches to take action quickly, because only time will determine if this hope of a constructive and unified future for Gaza is indeed achievable. The eyes of the world will be riveted on the future Arabic Summit to this end, in order to follow the progress of this initiative which could, we hope, transform the tragic story of Gaza into a story of resilience and rebirth.