President Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza remains unwavering, despite ongoing regional discussions. 

In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes emphasized that the Egyptian proposal for Gaza’s reconstruction does not reflect the grim realities on the ground. 

“The current proposal does not address the reality that Gaza is currently uninhabitable and residents cannot humanely live in a territory covered in debris and unexploded ordnance. President Trump stands by his vision to rebuild Gaza free from Hamas. We look forward to further talks to bring peace and prosperity to the region,” Hughes said.

Citing a Reuters report, The Times of Israel said that talks were held on Wednesday evening between senior U.S., Egyptian, Qatari and Hamas officials. The report added that the talks between U.S. and Egyptian officials also focused on plans for the future governance of Gaza. 

Destroyed buildings are pictured in the west of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on Feb. 11, 2025 amid the current ceasefire deal in the war between Israel and Hamas. (BASHAR TALEB/AFP via Getty Images)

However, Hamas expressed support for Egypt’s plan, with spokespersons welcoming the initiative and calling for the full allocation of resources to ensure its success. This backing underscores the challenges of any reconstruction effort in Gaza, where Hamas’ involvement poses a severe threat to both the population in Gaza and the broader region.

Egypt’s 112-page reconstruction plan envisions rebuilding Gaza in stages by 2030, with an estimated cost of $53 billion. The plan includes clearing debris and recycling rubble, part of which would be used to expand Gaza’s coastline. It also outlines the construction of hundreds of thousands of housing units, an airport, a commercial harbor, and recreational parks. 

While Egyptian officials have stressed the need for a technocratic administration to govern Gaza until a reformed Palestinian Authority can take over, the plan is contingent on substantial financial backing from Gulf Arab states, which are crucial to the reconstruction’s success.

Smoke and a ball of fire rise over buildings in Gaza City on Oct. 9, 2023 during an Israeli air strike. (Photo by Sameh Rahmi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Before Trump proposed resettling Gazans outside the enclave, Egypt and other Arab states had shown little interest in Gaza’s reconstruction. However, since Egypt has ruled out accepting displaced Palestinians for “national security” reasons, it now feels compelled to formulate an alternative plan. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said the proposal would enable the reconstruction of Gaza while ensuring Palestinians are able to “stay on their land without displacement.”

Despite these developments, the White House and Israel continue to assert that a broader solution, one that removes Hamas from power- remains essential for achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.