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Trump-Led Board of Peace Prepares $2.45 B Gaza Recovery Plan
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Core Event: Upcoming Unveiling of a Six-Month Reconstruction Blueprint
The Board of Peace, chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump, will present a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery and reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip at a members’ meeting on September 23, 2026. The proposal includes 66 projects across infrastructure, human development, economic acceleration, digital transformation, legal affairs, and peace & security. Execution hinges on Hamas’ compliance with cease-fire and disarmament conditions.
Background & Context
The plan follows the October 8, 2023 war that damaged roughly 90 % of Gaza’s infrastructure and caused more than 73,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. A July 30 agreement with Hamas outlined a cease-fire roadmap, and a July 31 roadmap detailed steps for governance and reconstruction.
Data & Statistics
- Budget: $2.45 billion for the first six months.
- Infrastructure: ? $1 billion (temporary shelters, hospital repairs, rubble and unexploded-ordnance clearance, road repairs).
- Security: ? $885 million (weapons-buy-back program, International Stabilization Force support, recruitment/training, vetted Palestinian police force).
- Damage estimate: $35.2 billion; full reconstruction projected at $71.4 billion over the next decade.
- ISF capacity: permanent site for 5,000 personnel in Rafah.
- Additional components: 25,000 portable solar kits, tunnel filling for priority sites, digital-transformation initiatives.
Official Statements & Responses
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan urged immediate implementation, emphasizing that a Palestinian state and an end to occupation are essential for regional stability. Board officials highlighted a year-long drafting process involving technocrats from the 28-member Board and the Palestinian National Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
Criticism & Opposition
Emmanuel Macron warned that the international community risks “shame” if it remains inactive while Gaza’s humanitarian crisis persists.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Funding: The Board and the Palestinian government have not secured the full $2.45 billion; donor pledges remain untransferred.
- Security Force Deployment: No foreign troops are stationed in Gaza, and the ISF is not yet operational despite budget allocations.
- Donor Contributions: Statements cite contributions from 30 countries, yet the World Bank-designated relief account remains empty.
- Implementation Timeline: The six-month rollout faces uncertainty due to financing and security arrangements.
Verbatim Quotes
- “But here on the sidelines of the General Assembly, we took the first steps. It changed everything,” — Donald Trump
- “I also want to thank those who have committed troops, police, and training to help stabilize Gaza, including Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Jordan, and more,” — Donald Trump
- “President Trump ended the war between Israel and Hamas, freed all living hostages, returned the bodies of the deceased to their loved ones, and is now leading the implementation of the 20-Point Plan for Peace in Gaza. While others talk, this president took this complex problem head-on. No one has done more for peace and stability in the region.” — Anna Kelly, White House spokesperson
What’s Next
The Board will use the September 23 meeting to solicit concrete donor commitments and finalize logistics for the International Stabilization Force. Subsequent UN General Assembly sessions are expected to serve as platforms for additional diplomatic outreach and monitoring of the six-month implementation schedule.