Trump administration-led Gaza reconstruction plan announced, totaling $2.45 billion

[Cairo Current Affairs] The Peace Council, the interim governing body for the Palestinian autonomous region of Gaza led by the Trump administration, held a meeting in New York on the 23rd and announced a six-month reconstruction plan for Gaza. The plan consists of 66 projects, with a total budget of $2.45 billion (approximately 387.8 billion yen).

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Plans include setting up temporary housing for residents living in tents, rebuilding hospitals and schools, and removing debris. Training for the International Stability Force (ISF), which is responsible for maintaining security in Gaza, was also included.

"We are ready to begin work as soon as funding and access (to Gaza) are secured," Peace Council High Representative Mladenov said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Israel and the Islamic group Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza in October last year, but Israel continues to carry out sporadic attacks and expand the territory it controls. The reality is that the gap between the two sides over the disarmament of Hamas has not been bridged, and the two sides have not been able to move to the stage of reconstruction.

The Peace Council, which was launched in January, expected to receive $17 billion (approximately 2.69 trillion yen) from each country. However, it is reported that most countries have not contributed, and there are challenges in securing funds.