بريطانيا تحتضن اجتماعاً لمناقشة إعمار غزة

The British Prime Minister's office revealed today (Monday) a meeting held for dozens of senior officials from Middle Eastern and European countries with prominent global financial institutions in the UK, to discuss the reconstruction of the devastated Gaza Strip, coinciding with the Sharm El-Sheikh summit on the Red Sea to sign the Gaza agreement document.
The British Foreign Office held a meeting with officials from the Middle East and Europe in a secluded palace deep in the southern English countryside. According to a statement from the British Prime Minister's office, the aim of the three-day conference is to launch vital planning and coordination efforts for the post-war phase in Gaza, to be led by Palestinians.
Participants in the meeting The British government statement indicated that the talks at Wilton Park in West Sussex, managed by the Foreign Office, brought together representatives from the business sector, civil society, and governments to initiate vital efforts in planning and coordination for the post-war phase in Gaza. It noted that the Palestinian Authority participated in the conference alongside officials from countries including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Italy. Representatives from the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development also attended to support what Falconer described as the Arab reconstruction plan.
British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hamish Falconer stated: We must be ready to move to clear the rubble, rebuild homes, create infrastructure, and restore access to education and healthcare, adding: We recognize the scale of the task, and we know how urgent and complex it is.
The cost of reconstruction He pointed out that the task will take years and cost billions, emphasizing: We also need to pave the way for long-term economic development.
The British minister confirmed that Gaza, and Palestine in general, has real economic potential, explaining that the discussions aimed to explore how to secure the enormous resources required, not only through traditional funding from donors but also by creatively thinking to attract private capital.
He added: The UK is in a unique position to help, thanks to its deep expertise in private investments and its close ties to the City of London financial hub.
The Israeli war on Gaza has caused widespread destruction across most of the territory and has displaced most of its residents.