### Towards a new hope for Gaza: the issues behind the Egyptian initiative
The Egyptian initiative for the reconstruction of Gaza, recently adopted at the extraordinary Arabic at Cairo, constitutes a potential turning point in the dynamics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This importance intervention comes at a time when tensions are particularly vivid, and the need for a solid framework for lasting peace is more urgent than ever. The great mufti of Egypt, Nazir Mohamed Ayad,, in his declarations, highlighted the efforts of the Egyptian leadership and its Arab neighbors to support the rights of the Palestinian people, while pleading for an independent Palestinian state on the borders of 1967, with East Jerusalem as capital. But what does this initiative for the region really mean, and how could it change the game in the long term?
#### A historical context
For decades, the Palestinian question has been at the heart of diplomatic tensions in the Middle East. The Oslo agreements in the 1990s had paved the way for a hope of peace, which has since been largely eroded by the realities of the field, in particular the construction of Israeli columns and the restrictions on freedom of movement in the occupied territories. The situation in Gaza, in particular, has become a symbol of the humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by armed conflicts and an imposed blockade. Civil populations pay the high price, and studies show that almost 80 % of the inhabitants of Gaza depend on food aid. Faced with this reality, the Egyptian initiative does not simply attack physical reconstruction, but also to the need to rebuild a devastated social and economic fabric.
### The Egyptian initiative: drums of arguments
This ambitious project goes hand in hand with a call for concerted Arab solidarity, a point that MUFTI stressed as a significant change in the position of the Arab world towards the conflict. Indeed, while the old cleavages and rivalries between the Arab nations have often hampered a collective action, the summit of this week could mark a paradigm shift. The unit displayed during this meeting, supported by the Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, shows that the Arab countries seem ready to come together around a cause which is common to them.
However, beyond the declarations of principle, fear remains: what will become of this initiative if it is confronted with the skepticism of the global powers, in particular of the United States and the European Union? International policy around Israel is also marked by complex strategic interests, and the downstream of the great powers will be crucial.
### International responsibilities and prospects
The Grand Mufti also called on the international community to intensify pressure on Israeli occupation. This raises the question of the effectiveness of current diplomacy. By analyzing the United Nations resolutions of recent decades, a striking contrast appears: while resolutions condemning violent acts and Israeli occupation policies are increasing, little concrete efforts seem to have been made to ensure their effective application.
A study by the Institute for Palestine Studies indicates that out of the 191 United Nations resolutions concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, only one handle was applied significantly. This raises questions about the ability of the international system to make a real change in the field. Can we think that Arab solidarity, combined with a requirement of international responsibility, can reverse this trend?
#### A call for human engagement
At the center of concerns, the essential humanitarian support. Ayad called for an influx of aid to Gaza. However, behind this urgent help of help hides a larger issue: the need to restore the dignity of the Palestinians. Statistics reveal that the unemployment rate in Gaza reaches vertiginous peaks, exceeding 45 %. This implies that much more than a simple recovery of infrastructure is required: it is also necessary to consider educational initiatives, health programs and employment possibilities that respond to the distress of the population.
#### Conclusion
The Egyptian initiative for Gaza could be a catalyst for change, but it will depend on the membership and commitment of the international community as well as of Arab countries. By reaffirming an ardent support for the rights of the Palestinians, it offers perspectives on a collaborative model which could, if it is followed by concrete gestures, redefine the perception of the conflict on the world scene. In the end, only a multidimensional approach, encompassing humanitarian, political and social dimensions, will be able to pave the way for lasting peace so much hoped for in a region marked by decades of war and suffering.