Antalya meeting for Arab, Islamic, European States, Russia, China stresses Palestinians’ right to stay on their lands

CAIRO – 11 April 2025: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation-League of Arab States Gaza Contact Group Meeting, held in an extended format in Antalya, underscored the priority of early recovery efforts in Gaza, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

The meeting, which included representatives from Russia, China, the European Union, Ireland, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain, emphasized the need to restore vital services in Gaza and preserve the right of Palestinians to remain on their land.

Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's rejection of the displacement of Palestinians, highlighting the importance of achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

He also stressed the significance of initiating the implementation of the second phase of the agreement.

Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty and Qatari FM Mohammed Al Thani talk during the OIC AL meeting in Antalya

The discussion covered the Arab-Islamic reconstruction plan and the early recovery and reconstruction conference scheduled to take place in Egypt, which will focus on executing this plan.

The minister outlined Egypt's vision for ensuring the success of the conference and its associated workshops.

The conference will emphasize the role of the private sector and financing mechanisms, as well as the political aspects related to governance and security in Gaza, including the training of Palestinian police personnel for redeployment in the enclave.

The meeting highlighted the importance of empowering the planned Gaza Affairs Management Committee to maintain unity between the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem.

Minister of Foreign Affairs @HakanFidan hosted the Organization of Islamic Cooperation-League of Arab States Gaza Contact Group Meeting held in extended format in Antalya. pic.twitter.com/juncNwn9j4

— Turkish MFA (@MFATurkiye) April 11, 2025

Early Recovery Plan

The Egyptian plan for Gaza reconstruction was unveiled in March and has garnered support from numerous countries, including Arab and Muslim states, as well as Japan and the European Union.

The $53 billion plan outlines a five-year timeframe for post-war Gaza, aiming to secure permanent housing for the 2 million residents of Gaza, the majority of whom have been displaced by the war.

Notably, the proposal ensures that Gaza residents remain on their land throughout the reconstruction process, countering US-Israeli plans to permanently expel them.

Politically, an administrative committee composed of Palestinian professionals and independent technocrats is set to govern Gaza, currently ruled by Hamas, until the Palestinian Authority reestablishes control over the enclave.