The reconstruction of Gaza remains a pressing issue on the international stage, with various stakeholders striving to address the persistent challenges. Against this backdrop, the Board of Peace is preparing to host a significant briefing on September 23 during the United Nations General Assembly. This meeting aims to review and discuss ongoing efforts under a plan initiated during Donald Trump’s presidency to aid Gaza’s reconstruction.
The gathering will convene Board members, international partners, mediators, and other pivotal figures to evaluate progress and set priorities for the next phase of rebuilding Gaza. Attendees will include representatives from several United Nations agencies and the European Union, who will explore potential areas of collaboration to further the reconstruction agenda.
Central to the discussions will be the contentious issue of disarmament of Hamas and other militant factions, a sticking point that has hindered progress. The meeting is expected to provide updates on negotiations surrounding these disarmament efforts, as well as plans for governance, reconstruction, and humanitarian projects within Gaza.
A committee of Palestinian technocrats is poised to present an ambitious plan detailing 71 projects to be executed over the first six months of operations. However, the implementation remains in limbo due to ongoing disputes over the disarmament plan, which has seen resistance from Israel. Israeli cooperation is deemed crucial for the advancement of the reconstruction and governance strategies in Gaza, yet their opposition to key elements of the disarmament proposal has stalled progress.
