Egypt begins renovation of main street in Gaza Strip within reconstruction

CAIRO – 23 September 2021: Egyptian bulldozers and machinery began working Thursday northern Gaza Strip within works carried out to renovate Rashid Coastal Street, as reported by Sawa news agency.

A source told the agency Tuesday that a team of Egyptian engineers had arrived in Gaza through Rafah Crossing to supervise reconstruction.

Egyptian engineers in Gaza Strip - Sawa

It is noted that the removal of ruins by Egypt started in June in the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes against the Strip in May.

The reconstruction works assumed by Egypt are the outcome of pledging $500 million for that purpose by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.

Egyptian vehicle taking part in reconstruction in Gaza - Sawa

Egypt had also sent humanitarian aid, food, petroleum products, medicines, and medical supplies. It also offered to build a residential neighborhood and name it the Residential City of Egypt.