Gaza reconstruction plan ready, says Egypt

Arab summit to discuss way forward as Israel's decision to block aid draws flak

CAIRO — Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday that a Gaza reconstruction plan, which ensures Palestinians remain in their land, is ready and will be presented at an emergency Arab summit in Cairo on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the United Nations, the Arab Parliament, the Muslim World League and many countries around the world have strongly condemned Israel for blocking aid into Gaza.

The reconstruction plan will not be purely Egyptian or Arab, but will gain international support and funding to ensure its implementation, Abdelatty said.