Official American sources revealed that President Donald Trump is moving to announce a massive plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip, which includes allocating billions of dollars and defining the tasks of an international stabilization force approved by the United Nations. These details are scheduled to be revealed during the first official meeting of the Peace Council, which Washington will host on February 19, chaired by Trump himself.
Sources reported that the upcoming meeting will witness high-level participation from delegations representing at least 20 countries, including heads of state and government interested in the settlement file in the region. This international gathering aims to lay the first foundations for implementing the financial and logistical commitments required by the current situation in the Palestinian Strip after months of conflict.
The American president had signed the founding documents of the Peace Council in the Swiss city of Davos on January 23, as a new entity aimed at following up on the implementation of his plan for Gaza. This council gained international legitimacy after the United Nations Security Council approved its establishment, to be the official umbrella for upcoming political and economic moves.
Despite the reservations expressed by some traditional Western powers towards the new entity, influential regional powers such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey announced their actual joining of the council. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also confirmed, during his recent visit to Washington, Israel's official joining of this path, which enhances the chances of implementing the proposed plans on the ground.
Next week's Washington meeting will focus exclusively on the Gaza Strip file, where Trump will announce the inauguration of a multi-billion dollar financial fund dedicated exclusively to reconstruction. Sources indicated that this fund will rely on voluntary contributions from member states, and the financial offers submitted so far have been described as "very generous" and exceeding initial expectations.
The international stabilization force represents the main pillar of the second phase of the American plan, where Trump is expected to announce the names of the countries that have pledged to send thousands of soldiers to work in the Strip. This force aims to ensure the sustainability of the fragile ceasefire that began on October 10, and to provide a safe environment for reconstruction operations and civil services.
The plan faces complex field challenges, most notably the disarmament file of Palestinian factions, led by the Hamas movement, which stipulates the existence of a clear political path leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state. In this context, the American vision proposes granting a general amnesty to members of the movement who agree to disarm and peaceful coexistence, while providing safe corridors for those who wish to leave.
Among the administrative aspects that the Peace Council meeting will address is the review of the reports of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, which is the body formed to undertake daily civil tasks in the Strip. This committee had announced its structure and held its first founding meeting in Cairo last January, to begin exercising its powers in managing the daily affairs of the residents.
The meeting's agenda will also include comprehensive updates on the mechanisms for the flow of humanitarian aid and ensuring its access to those eligible in all areas of the Strip without obstacles. Participants will also discuss the file of restructuring the police force in Gaza, to ensure the maintenance of internal security in coordination with the international stabilization force and the National Administrative Committee, thus preventing the return of armed manifestations.
The American administration seeks, through this international mobilization, to dispel fears that the Peace Council will be a competitor to the United Nations or a tool for intervention in other global conflicts. American officials confirm that the top priority currently is to stabilize Gaza and transform it from a conflict zone into a major workshop for reconstruction and economic development.
In light of these rapid developments, the Palestinian street and the international community are awaiting the outcomes of the Washington meeting, and whether the financial and military commitments will translate into a tangible reality that ends the suffering of the residents. The ability of local and regional parties to adapt to this plan remains the real test of the Peace Council's success in achieving its declared goals.
The President will announce the amount of money raised for the reconstruction of Gaza after receiving generous funding offers from participating countries.
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Trump launches multi-billion dollar plan to rebuild Gaza and deploy international force in the Strip