Greece Supports Arab Plan for Gaza Reconstruction Amid Ceasefire Efforts

Greece endorses an Arab initiative to rebuild Gaza, contingent on the establishment of a ceasefire. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the importance of halting hostilities to facilitate humanitarian aid. The reconstruction plan was discussed during Mitsotakis's meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Athens.

ATHENS, May 7 - Greece has expressed support for an Arab-led initiative aimed at reconstructing the Gaza region, conditional on achieving a ceasefire. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the necessity of ending hostilities to enable the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.

Following talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Athens, Mitsotakis described the reconstruction plan as a 'realistic basis' for discussions on post-war rebuilding efforts.

The meeting underscored Greece’s commitment to the Middle Eastern peace process, emphasizing regional collaboration in addressing the humanitarian crisis and exploring pathways to sustainable development in Gaza.