Hamas has welcomed a plan put forward by Arab states for Gaza’s reconstruction on Tuesday, while Israel criticised it, according to Reuters.

Shortly after a summit of Arab leaders in Cairo, the Israeli foreign ministry said the reconstruction plan “failed to address” the realities of the situation following Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel.

“Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack, which resulted in thousands of Israeli deaths and hundreds of kidnappings, is not mentioned, nor is there any condemnation of this murderous terrorist entity,” the foreign ministry said.

Hamas, however, called for providing the means to ensure the plan’s success and considered the summit a “step forward” for Arab and Islamic support behind the Palestinian cause.

The Palestinian group urged Arab leaders to compel Israel to commit to its ceasefire agreement with Hamas. “We value the Arab stance rejecting the attempts to displace our people,” Hamas added.