US, Israel Reject Arab Plan to Rebuild Gaza

The US State Department and Israel have both rejected a reconstruction plan for Gaza proposed by Egypt and approved by the Arab League. The plan, which includes a $53 billion budget over five years, aims to rebuild Gaza without displacing its residents, but US officials claimed it fails to address the current uninhabitable conditions in the region. President Trump's controversial vision for Gaza, which includes the potential for US occupation and development into a luxury resort, has drawn widespread criticism as a form of ethnic cleansing. The Arab Peace Initiative, re-endorsed at the recent summit, offers a framework for peace by proposing recognition for Israel in exchange for ending its occupation. Despite the Arab states' efforts to present an alternative to Trump's plan, the White House has reiterated its support for Trump's approach, indicating a lack of consensus on how to address the crisis in Gaza. This ongoing rejection of alternative proposals highlights the complexities and challenges facing peace efforts in the region.