Egyptian construction firms surveyed sites in Gaza for 'Green Rafah' project, sources say

Egyptian construction firms surveyed sites in the ruins of the southern Gaza Strip for a housing project dubbed "Green Rafah", Egyptian sources have told Middle East Eye. A senior military source based in Egypt's North Sinai province told MEE that Egyptian engineers surveyed several areas in eastern Rafah under the supervision of the Israeli army and air force, who accompanied them throughout the process until they left the besieged Palestinian enclave. Rafah was once home to roughly 250,000 Palestinians and known for its bustling local markets, refugee camps, and surrounding green spaces. But since Israel launched its genocidal war on the enclave, Israeli forces have demolished at least 80 percent of the buildings in the governorate, with nearly all of its former residents now rendered homeless. Speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to speak to the media, the source said that "the proposed neighbourhood would initially house around 20,000 Palestinians and be supervised by a multinational force expected to be deployed in several parts of the Gaza Strip under the Sharm el-Sheikh peace agreement. Read more: Egyptian construction firms surveyed sites in Gaza for 'Green Rafah' project, sources say