EGYPT is developing plans to rebuild Gaza, without displacing Palestinians, to counter US President Donald Trump’s proposal to depopulate and take over the territory, local reports revealed today.

Egypt’s state-run Al-Ahram newspaper said the proposal involves establishing “secure areas” within Gaza where Palestinians can live while Egyptian and international firms remove rubble and rehabilitate infrastructure.

Egyptian officials have discussed the plan with European diplomats and Gulf states, according to Egyptian officials and Arab and Western diplomats who spoke on the condition of anonymity.