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Board of Peace Unveils Six-Month Gaza Reconstruction Blueprint
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Core Event
On September 23 the U.S.–backed Board of Peace announced a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery program for the Gaza Strip. The plan includes 66 projects covering infrastructure, health, education, economic acceleration, digital transformation, legal support and peace-and-security measures.
Background & Context
The Board of Peace was created by President Donald Trump in early 2025 to implement his 20-point Gaza peace framework, which calls for an Israeli pull-back, Hamas disarmament, an international stabilization force and an “apolitical” Palestinian administration. A cease-fire took effect on October 10 2025, but reconstruction has stalled and Israel continues to control roughly 60 % of the enclave.
UNRWA, founded after the 1948 war, remains Gaza’s largest aid provider, operating health, water, education and digital-literacy programmes despite Israeli accusations of Hamas infiltration that the International Court of Justice has found unsubstantiated.
Data & Statistics
- 66 projects to be funded over six months.
- Short-term budget: $2.45 billion; medium-term estimate: $35.2 billion; ten-year estimate: $71.4 billion.
- UNRWA employs ? 11,000 staff in Gaza, conducts ? 14,000 medical appointments daily, serves > 1 million residents, and runs programmes for ? 280,000 children and ? 60,000 students.
- Funding pledged to the Board totals $18 billion, but only $280 million has been transferred so far.
Official Statements & Responses
Former U.K. prime minister Tony Blair described the next year as a shift “from preparation to implementation.”
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff called the effort “real progress” despite an “imperfect” cease-fire.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Funding gap – Long-term commitments total $18 billion, yet donor transfers amount to only $280 million, creating uncertainty about immediate financing.
- Timeline ambiguity – The Board says it is “not bound by a calendar,” while donors seek a concrete schedule; Israel’s upcoming October 27 election adds political volatility.
- UNRWA continues to deliver essential services despite being excluded from the Board’s formal planning documents.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I want to be very clear that we are not bound by a calendar,” — Nickolay Mladenov, Board of Peace Gaza Executive Committee member
- “We’re building something that is really a platform to enable the Palestinian people in Gaza to finally focus on improving their livelihoods and improving their lives.” — Jared Kushner, Board member
The Board of Peace’s six-month plan marks a high-profile attempt to turn diplomatic agreements into tangible reconstruction, but its success hinges on closing the funding gap, securing Israeli cooperation, and reconciling divergent views on UNRWA’s role in Gaza’s recovery.