Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said his country plans to quickly roll out efforts intended to reconstruct Gaza, in an apparent response to Donald Trump’s proposal of displacing Palestinians from the war-ravaged enclave.

The ideal of remaining on one’s land despite threats of expulsion is at the heart of the Palestinians’ struggle and self-identity, and was on vivid display last week when hundreds of thousands returned to northern Gaza despite its near-total destruction.

Initially, it was unclear whether Trump wanted Gazans to temporarily or permanently leave the Gaza Strip during its reconstruction. Israelis responded with a mix of support and scepticism. US officials later clarified there were no plans to commit funds or troops to the initiative.