Egyptian vision based on Palestinian management of the Strip

An Egyptian source told a Qatari newspaper that Cairo is ready for a more influential role in post-war arrangements in Gaza, provided Israel meets its commitments in the second phase of the ceasefire. Egypt will not intervene militarily in managing the Strip, but may train Palestinian police and participate in an international stabilization force, focusing on humanitarian aid and reconstruction. The Egyptian vision is based on Palestinian management of the Strip.

An Egyptian source familiar with the details said today (Tuesday) to the Qatari newspaper "Al-Araby Al-Jadeed" that Cairo is ready to play a more influential role in post-war arrangements in Gaza, provided that Israel fulfills its obligations in the second phase of the ceasefire agreement. The source stressed that Egypt does not intend to be directly involved militarily or security-wise in managing Gaza, and that an Egyptian move may include continued training of Palestinian police and limited participation in the international stabilization force. The role Cairo is preparing to play will be in humanitarian and logistical fields, along with involvement in reconstruction works and bringing additional supplies into Gaza. According to the source, Cairo sees Israel's implementation of its commitments in the second phase as a necessary condition for greater Egyptian involvement, and noted that an expanded Egyptian role cannot replace the IDF's withdrawal from the Strip and the creation of the necessary conditions for the start of the transition phase. "Egyptian involvement does not mean that Cairo is ready to take responsibility for managing the Gaza Strip," the source clarified, "or to intervene in confrontations with Palestinian factions or bear the direct security burden in Gaza." He noted that "the Egyptian vision is based on Palestinian management of the Strip with the provision of necessary support."