Bangladesh, March 20 -- In response to the Arab reconstruction plan for Gaza that was agreed upon at the extraordinary summit in Cairo this month, the UK has joined its European allies in endorsing the initiative. The plan seeks to rebuild the Strip in phases without displacing its Palestinian population, a core concern for humanitarian efforts in the region.

In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the UK voiced their support, emphasizing the necessity of a temporary governance structure for Gaza led by a committee of independent experts. This proposal would also include international peacekeepers ensuring security. The statement was unequivocal in asserting that Hamas “must neither govern Gaza no...