U.S. Board of Peace Proposes $2.45 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan Amid Israeli Attacks

Bangladesh Pratidin reported a $2.4 billion reconstruction plan, while TOLOnews reported a $2.45 billion plan.

Trump’s Board of Peace Announces $2.45B Gaza Reconstruction Plan najibullah.lalzoy Thu, 09/24/2026 - 15:02 Author TOLOnews Profile Photo Author Short Bio TOLOnews is Afghanistan’s first 24-hour TV/online news channel covering national, regional and world affairs. Author Job TV Network World U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has announced a $2.45 billion plan to begin the reconstruction of Gaza, with the first phase expected to be implemented over six months. U.S. officials say the implementation of the program remains uncertain due to continuing disagreements between Hamas and Israel over the ceasefire plan. The plan includes 66 programs aimed at rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure and economy. According to estimates presented by officials, damage in Gaza amounts to nearly $35.2 billion, while the full reconstruction of the territory over 10 years is expected to cost about $71.4 billion. Tony Blair, former British prime minister and a member of the Board of Peace’s executive committee, said: “This new government cannot govern unless the military infrastructure is systematically dismantled. Hamas agreed to this in principle, and that was an important agreement. But now, our most important and immediate challenge is to turn that agreement into a credible, step-by-step plan.” A senior financial official with the Board of Peace said about the cost of the first phase: “What change are we seeking to bring about in Gaza? That objective has resulted in a $6 billion portfolio of projects. Specifically, what we are talking about today is a six-month first-phase plan, with $2.45 billion allocated to implement 66 programs.” Bashir al-Rayes, the financial official of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, said: “In terms of humanitarian assistance, the programs range from providing shelter and housing to diesel-generated electricity and fuel supplies. Diesel power generation is essential for Gaza’s power plant. This fuel is also needed for emergency generators at hospitals and other infrastructure.” Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy for peace missions, said: “A year ago, at the United Nations meeting, the situation was completely different. Today, we can point to real progress. All the hostages have returned home. The ceasefire is in place. It is not perfect, but it continues to hold.” The plan also includes repairing border crossings, restoring water and electricity supplies, installing 25,000 portable solar-energy units, and permanently filling tunnels beneath key areas. Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and one of the architects of the plan, said some parts of the initiative have faced delays, but efforts to prepare it are continuing.

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