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Palestinian Delegation Visits Egypt to Discuss Gaza Reconstruction

Egyptian workers in the Gaza Strip work to remove the rubble of destroyed buildings
Egyptian workers in the Gaza Strip work to remove the rubble of destroyed buildings
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Palestinian Delegation Visits Egypt to Discuss Gaza Reconstruction

Egyptian workers in the Gaza Strip work to remove the rubble of destroyed buildings
Egyptian workers in the Gaza Strip work to remove the rubble of destroyed buildings

A Palestinian government delegation left Sunday for Egypt to discuss the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip after the 11-day war with Israel, according to Palestinian sources.

The sources told the German News Agency that the delegation includes officials from the ministries of public works, housing, and economy in Gaza, accompanied by the head of the Contractors Union in the Strip.

The delegation left for Egypt through the Rafah crossing on a several-hour visit.

The Ministry of Public Works and Housing in Gaza began on Friday the removal of rubble from collapsed buildings with Egyptian support to pave way for reconstruction efforts.

Egypt sent about 50 trucks to Gaza through the Rafah crossing to help with the process.

Local sources in Gaza estimate that the fighting between Israel and Hamas has left up to 300,000 tons of rubble.

The Ministry of Public Works in Gaza said that 1,200 housing units were completely demolished, 1,000 housing units were partially destroyed, and 20,000 housing units were slightly damaged.

The cost of the reconstruction of those housing units was estimated at $150 million.

Egypt sponsored the ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian factions and Israel in the Gaza Strip after the 11-day war, during which more than 250 Palestinians were killed.

Meanwhile, the Palestinian government announced that Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh is scheduled to arrive in Doha Monday on an official visit to discuss several issues, including the reconstruction of Gaza.

Shtayyeh, accompanied by Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, will hold meetings with Qatari officials to discuss the ramifications of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, including the resumption of international and Qatari aid to Palestine.

The PM will also discuss with the Qatari officials the promotion of trade between Qatar and Palestine and the creation of job opportunities for Palestinians in the Gulf country.

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US Army Vows to Degrade Houthi Military Capabilities

This handout photo released by the US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107), part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Group (IKECSG), sailing in formation in the Red Sea with the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) on June 7, 2024, as part of their mission to support maritime stability and security in the Middle East region. (US Navy / AFP)
This handout photo released by the US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107), part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Group (IKECSG), sailing in formation in the Red Sea with the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) on June 7, 2024, as part of their mission to support maritime stability and security in the Middle East region. (US Navy / AFP)
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US Army Vows to Degrade Houthi Military Capabilities

This handout photo released by the US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107), part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Group (IKECSG), sailing in formation in the Red Sea with the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) on June 7, 2024, as part of their mission to support maritime stability and security in the Middle East region. (US Navy / AFP)
This handout photo released by the US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Laboon (DDG 58) and USS Gravely (DDG 107), part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Group (IKECSG), sailing in formation in the Red Sea with the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) on June 7, 2024, as part of their mission to support maritime stability and security in the Middle East region. (US Navy / AFP)

A merchant vessel in the Arabian Sea reported an explosion in close proximity to it on Monday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

UKMTO said the crew was reported safe and the vessel was proceeding to its next port of call.

The Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) later identified the vessel as Liberian-flagged container MSC SARAH V, saying it was attacked by a missile while navigating the Arabian Sea but was not hit. The ship was sailing 246 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Nishtun.

The ship reported a missile landing in the water approximately 50 meters off the starboard side of the ship, JMIC said.

"The vessel was likely attacked due to perceived Israeli association," JMIC's note added.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militias have been launching drone and missile strikes in shipping lanes since November, saying that are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel's war in Gaza.

In dozens of attacks, the Houthis have sunk two vessels, seized another and killed at least three seafarers.

A Houthi military spokesman said in a statement that the militias used a remote-controlled vessel to make a direct hit against the Transworld Navigator bulk carrier in the Red Sea.

He also claimed that the Houthis attacked the Stolt Sequoia in the Indian Ocean with a number of cruise missiles.

In a statement on Sunday, the US Central Command said this was the fourth time the militias target the Transworld Navigator.

The crew reported minor injuries and moderate damage to the ship, but the vessel has continued underway, it said on the X platform.

"This continued malign and reckless behavior by the Iranian-backed Houthis threatens regional stability and endangers the lives of mariners across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden," it added.

"CENTCOM will continue to act with partners to hold the Houthis accountable and degrade their military capabilities," it vowed.