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Israel’s interception of Gaza flotilla draws global ire as Pakistan demands release of detained activists

  Pakistan and several other  countries  on Thursday condemned Israel’s “dastardly attack” on the  Global Sumud Flotilla  (GSF) after its forces intercepted the flotilla heading to break Israel’s siege of Gaza and deliver aid. Israeli forces  began intercepting  the flotilla’s latest bid to reach Gaza late last night, the fleet said. Israel has so far intercepted 39 boats with foreign activists on board to Gaza, leaving only one vessel still sailing towards the Palestinian enclave, the flotilla organisers said today. The 45-vessel flotilla, with activists and politicians including  Greta Thunberg  on board, left Spain last month to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, where the United Nations has warned of famine. Former Pakistani senator  Mushtaq Ahmad Khan  was also on board. Hours after Tel Aviv’s move drew global condemnation, Israeli foreign ministry posted on X that all on board the flotilla were safe would be “deported to Europe”...
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UAE, Arab Leaders Rally Behind $53B Gaza Reconstruction Plan to Counter Trump's Proposal




Arab heads of state have made a bold move ahead in supporting a detailed $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza under the administration of the Palestinian Authority. The plan announced at an Arab League summit in Cairo offers a stark alternative to US President Donald Trump's contentious bid to take over Gaza and resettle its population. The plan involves the creation of a trust fund to rehabilitate and demands support from the international community.


The suggested reconstruction model prioritizes Palestinian self-rule and sovereignty, with the plan clearly endorsing the establishment of a Gaza administration committee under the umbrella of the Palestinian government. This is a major breakthrough in regional diplomacy, as Arab nations collectively endeavor to ensure Palestinians "stay on their land" while following a political path toward Palestinian statehood.


Hamas, the current ruler of Gaza, has welcomed the plan of the summit and the temporary committee proposed for managing relief and reconstruction. But doubts have been raised regarding Hamas's intention to give up control of the land. Israel has condemned the proposal, especially its dependence on the Palestinian Authority and UNRWA, as both have shown themselves to be corrupt and incapable of solving core problems.


The plan comes as a background for catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza after Israeli attacks created more than 48,000 Palestinian dead and wounded, mainly civilians, due to the Oct. 7 Hamas assault which killed 1,218 people in Israel. The envisaged reconstruction scheme attempts to face the widespread infrastructure damages in Gaza, as well as to outline guidelines for permanent management.


UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has supported the initiative, offering the United Nations' complete cooperation. The Arab League's initiative particularly cautions against efforts to displace Palestinians, reminding all that such actions would risk driving the region towards further conflict. This position directly contradicts Trump's proposal of transforming Gaza into a "Riviera of the Middle East" by means of forcibly relocating its population.


The plan's implementation is also confronted with serious challenges, such as Israel's resistance to any future Palestinian Authority role and continued ceasefire talks. While Israel insists on complete demilitarization of Gaza and the removal of Hamas as prerequisites for progress, Hamas holds firm on moving towards a permanent end to the war. These rival demands highlight the intricate political dynamics of Gaza's future administration and reconstruction.

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