Trump's Gaza Plan Faces Hurdles Despite Billions in Pledges
President Donald Trump has convened the first meeting of his 'Board of Peace,' securing over $17 billion in pledges for Gaza relief and reconstruction, with the U.S. contributing $10 billion and international members pledging an additional $7 billion. The ambitious 20-point ceasefire plan aims to end Hamas's rule, rebuild the war-devastated territory, and facilitate the movement of Palestinians in and out of Gaza. However, the plan faces significant obstacles. A major sticking point is the challenge of disarming Hamas, a condition critical for the reconstruction and new governance to proceed. Furthermore, the reality on the ground during the Ramadan holiday underscores the immense economic woes and logistical challenges, casting doubt on the immediate feasibility of the plan's goals for Palestinian mobility and recovery. To address security concerns, records reveal a proposal to build a massive, approximately 350-acre multinational military base in Gaza to establish a security force with a 'monopoly of force.' The Trump administration's approach has been characterized by its focus on large-scale funding and real-estate-like development, though some U.S. allies remain wary of the plan's viability amidst these unresolved challenges.
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While lauding the pledges, Trump faces the unresolved challenge of disarming Hamas, a sticking point that threatens to delay or even derail the Gaza ceasefire plan that his administration notched as a major foreign policy win.
As Gaza residents visited markets this week, some lamented that economic woes cast a pall on the month. ... Keeping track of the status of President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for a ceasefire that would end Hamas’ rule in Gaza and rebuilding the territory after a devastating war.
Progress on this issue is critical ... for reconstruction and governance can take place without a security force on the ground that has broad backing of the Palestinian population, given its role includes assuming a monopoly of force within Gaza. The Washington meeting itself was characteristic of Trump's approach to Israeli-Palestinian peace-making over his two terms - involving a future for Palestinians seen often through the lens of real-estate development and wealthy investor funding...
The president’s "Board of Peace” met in Washington on Thursday to discuss reconstruction efforts in Gaza. President Trump pledged $10 billion from the U.S. and members of the Board of Peace reportedly pledged $7 billion, according to NBC News.
Trump created the group to oversee his ceasefire plan in Gaza, and said member states have pledged $7 billion for Gaza reconstruction. He also said the U.S. will contribute $10 billion to the Board of Peace.
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