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Lapid Proposes Egypt Manage Gaza for 15 Years

2/26/2025

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has put forth a bold proposal for Egypt to oversee Gaza for 15 years, aiming to eliminate its staggering $155 billion debt. This ambitious plan seeks to dismantle Hamas, revitalize the region, and pave the way for Palestinian self-governance. Yet, it encounters skepticism from Egypt and significant hurdles concerning Hamas's grip on power and security concerns.

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has put forth a bold proposal for Egypt to oversee Gaza for 15 years, aiming to eliminate its staggering $155 billion debt. This ambitious plan seeks to dismantle Hamas, revitalize the region, and pave the way for Palestinian self-governance. Yet, it encounters skepticism from Egypt and significant hurdles concerning Hamas's grip on power and security concerns.