WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is preparing to present a proposed $2.45 billion recovery package for Gaza, according to a report by Axios cited by Reuters, as international efforts to address the devastation in the Palestinian territory continue.
The six-month proposal reportedly contains 66 projects covering temporary accommodation, removal of war debris, hospital rehabilitation, economic recovery and the deployment of a multinational security force.
According to the reported plan, the physical damage across Gaza has been estimated at approximately $35.2 billion, while rebuilding the territory over the next decade could require around $71.4 billion.
The proposed programme also includes repairing border crossings and restoring essential electricity and water infrastructure. It reportedly calls for the deployment of 25,000 portable solar-power systems and the permanent filling of tunnels located beneath areas identified for priority reconstruction.
The White House and the US State Department had not immediately responded to requests for comment on the reported recovery plan.
The Trump administration informed Congress in late July that it was allocating more than $206 million toward a proposed multinational peacekeeping force for Gaza, marking a significant financial commitment to the initiative.
However, the broader peace and reconstruction effort has faced political obstacles. According to the Reuters report, the Board of Peace and the Palestinian government have yet to secure the full $2.45 billion required for the initial recovery programme, although officials involved in the initiative reportedly expect donor countries to contribute once outstanding political issues are resolved.
The proposed package comes as Gaza continues to face extensive damage to housing, healthcare, utilities and other essential infrastructure following the prolonged conflict.
The Board of Peace is expected to discuss the recovery proposal at a meeting of its members on Wednesday, where details of the projects and financing arrangements are likely to come under discussion.
