The "Council for Peace," chaired by former U.S. President Donald Trump, is poised to unveil a $2.45 billion early recovery plan for the Gaza Strip, designed for a six-month duration. This comprehensive plan outlines 66 projects, addressing shelter, debris removal, hospital
repair, economic recovery, and security. Nearly $1 billion is allocated for infrastructure and services, including $400 million for temporary housing, $275 million for rubble and unexploded ordnance clearance, $50 million for hospital rehabilitation, and $30 million for road repairs. It also
covers the restoration of crossings, water, and electricity networks. An additional $885 million is designated for security initiatives: establishing a fortified site in Rafah for 5,000 "International Stability Force" members, recruiting and training a multinational security force, supporting new Palestinian police,
and funding an arms surrender program. A document, cited by "Axios," estimates Gaza's physical damages at $35.2 billion, indicating full recovery and reconstruction will require approximately $71.4 billion over a decade. The proposal also suggests that, at a subsequent phase, a technocratic
Palestinian government would manage crossings with Israel and Egypt for goods and passenger flow. Nevertheless, the plan's execution remains dependent on securing funding and cooperation from Israel and Hamas. Significant political and field obstacles persist, notably regarding a ceasefire, disarmament, and
the Strip's administrative arrangements.
