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Arab League Summit in Cairo: Divergent Approaches to Gaza Reconstruction

(Pinhas Inbari) Pinhas Inbari - The recent Arab League summit in Cairo was notable because, for the first time, Arab nations attempted to formulate a solution to the Palestinian issue that doesn't adopt PLO positions. Instead, they tried to impose on the Palestinians a solution preferable to Arab states. Yet a consensus Arab stance acceptable to all parties has not yet emerged. The summit - meaning Egypt - did not address Hamas's fate whatsoever. This was the root of disagreements among Arab states. As long as these disagreements remain unresolved, it will be impossible to raise the billions necessary for Gaza reconstruction. From Saudi Arabia's perspective, Hamas's removal from Gaza is an iron-clad condition for any participation in Gaza reconstruction. But if Saudi Arabia indeed keeps its wallet closed, Qatar will step in. One bright spot was the UAE's position that educational reconstruction in Gaza is no less important than physical reconstruction. The UAE is ready to impart to Gazans their educational approach, in which Islam is not jihadist but inclusive, extending a hand to Judaism and Christianity. The writer is a Senior Researcher of Arab and Palestinian Affairs at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.
2025-03-06 00:00:00
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