The United States-backed “Board of Peace” established by President Donald Trump to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction is facing a serious financial shortfall, raising doubts about the future of its proposed $70bn rebuilding programme for the war-ravaged enclave.
According to recent reports, the board has warned of a widening gap between international funding pledges and the actual money delivered, creating what officials describe as an urgent liquidity crisis.
Analysts and aid experts say the funding problems go beyond administrative delays. Many Arab and European donors reportedly remain reluctant to commit funds because of concerns over the board’s political structure, the absence of a clear path toward Palestinian statehood, and Israel’s continuing military activities in Gaza.
Moath al-Amoudi, a specialist in international aid to Palestinians, argued that many of the publicised financial commitments remain largely symbolic.
“Out of the billions pledged, almost none has reached Gaza in practical terms,” he said, adding that donors are wary of supporting a body viewed as lacking a genuine political solution for Palestinians.
Concerns Over Board Structure.
Criticism has also focused on the composition of the Board of Peace, which reportedly includes prominent American political and business figures such as Marc Rowan, Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
A controversial clause in the board’s charter allegedly allows countries to secure permanent representation by contributing $1bn, a move critics describe as “pay-for-influence diplomacy”.
Experts say the model has created fears that reconstruction efforts could become tied more to political and security interests than humanitarian priorities.
Reconstruction Linked to Security Conditions.
The US-backed plan reportedly conditions reconstruction funding on the disarmament of Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups.
Former UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov has been leading discussions in Cairo aimed at establishing a technocratic administration in Gaza to replace Hamas governance.
Critics argue that linking humanitarian reconstruction to political and military concessions, without guaranteeing a future Palestinian state, risks turning aid into a tool of political pressure.
Ongoing Conflict Complicates Rebuilding.
Despite a ceasefire arrangement, violence and instability continue across Gaza. Analysts say ongoing Israeli military operations and territorial expansion have made international donors cautious about financing projects that could later be destroyed.
Satellite imagery analyses cited in recent reports suggest Israeli-controlled zones inside Gaza have expanded significantly since the truce began, further complicating long-term reconstruction plans.
Aid specialists warn that without a stable political settlement and security guarantees, large-scale rebuilding efforts may struggle to gain sustained international backing.
The reconstruction proposal reportedly includes plans for residential towers, commercial districts, resorts, parks and transport infrastructure, but critics argue the vision overlooks Palestinian political aspirations and the realities on the ground.
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