In pics: stages of progress of Egyptian projects for reconstruction of Gaza Strip

CAIRO – 28 May 2023: The Egyptian projects that come as part of the reconstruction plan in Gaza have reached advanced stages, where work in the residential towers and roads of the strip has been concluded, according to photos published by local Palestinian media.

The Palestinian news agency "Sawa" confirmed on Sunday that an Egyptian engineering delegation will arrive in Gaza to follow up on the completion of the Egyptian projects in the strip.

The Egyptian committee continues its intensive efforts to accelerate the pace of work in Gaza under the guidance of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Works in the Gaza Strip Naji Sarhan had confirmed in previous statements to "Youm7" that the second phase of the reconstruction of the strip, which is being implemented by the Egyptian Committee, is in full swing.

Sarhan, revealed the developments in the Egyptian residential cities in the strip, and the expansion project of Al-Rasheed Street in the beach camp west of the city. He said that work in the Egyptian residential cities is proceeding, and the construction of some buildings has been completed.

The Palestinian government has praised the role of the Egyptian engineering technical team overseeing the implementation of President Sisi's initiative to build residential complexes, roads, bridges and public facilities in the Gaza Strip, in addition to rebuilding the towers and buildings destroyed by the war launched by Israel in May 2021.