Italy backs Arab plan for Gaza with France, Germany, UK

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has signed a joint statement with his counterparts from France, Germany and the UK backing the Arab plan for the future of Gaza, the four countries said, CE Report quotes ANSA.

"We, the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, welcome the Arab initiative for a recovery and reconstruction plan for Gaza," the statement said.

"The plan sets out a realistic path for the reconstruction of Gaza and promises - if implemented - a swift and sustainable improvement of the catastrophic living conditions for the Palestinians living in Gaza".

The Arab proposal, which would see the Gaza Strip being governed by the Palestinian Authority, is an alternative to United States President Donald Trump's plan for the US to take over the enclave.

The Italian-British-French-German statement said Hamas must not be allowed to govern Gaza in the future, nor pose a threat to Israel.