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Trump Secures $5 Billion for Gaza Reconstruction Efforts

2/16/2026

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Trump Secures Gaza Funding

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his 'Board of Peace' secured $5 billion for Gaza's reconstruction, with an announcement at Thursday's inaugural meeting.
The reconstruction is projected to cost $70 billion, while few countries have expressed interest in contributing to the proposed international stabilization force.
Indonesia plans to deploy up to 8,000 troops by June for a humanitarian mission.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not expected to attend the meeting.

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Sa'ar Joins Peace Council

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar will travel to Washington next week for 'Peace Council' meeting on Gaza reconstruction, following Netanyahu's cancellation.
The Peace Council is led by U.S. President Donald Trump and includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The plan to disarm Hamas via amnesty in exchange for dismantling its weapons and military infrastructure will be carried out by an 11-member Gaza Executive Committee.

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Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed on September 13, 1993, marked a pivotal moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations, establishing mutual recognition between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Facilitated by U.S. President Bill Clinton, the accords aimed for Palestinian self-governance and initiated a five-year interim period. However, ongoing conflict and distrust have hindered lasting peace, complicating current reconstruction efforts in Gaza.

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Trump Secures Gaza Funding

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his 'Board of Peace' secured $5 billion for Gaza's reconstruction, with an announcement at Thursday's inaugural meeting.
The reconstruction is projected to cost $70 billion, while few countries have expressed interest in contributing to the proposed international stabilization force.
Indonesia plans to deploy up to 8,000 troops by June for a humanitarian mission.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not expected to attend the meeting.

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