Washington to Host First Meeting of 'Peace Council' for Gaza Reconstruction in February

The American administration intends to hold the first foundational meeting of the leaders of what is known as the 'Peace Council,' dedicated to the Palestinian issue, specifically the Gaza Strip, on February 19th in Washington D.C. This move comes as a first practical step within a high-level international conference aimed at mobilizing financial and political support for the next phase, with the United States betting on attracting investments and donations worth billions of dollars.

According to informed sources, the American vision seeks to transform this council into a comprehensive international umbrella that will directly oversee the transitional phase in the Gaza Strip after the war ends. The council will be responsible for managing reconstruction funds, and planning and implementing major infrastructure projects, ensuring the flow of aid and directing it towards sustainable development paths that serve regional stability.

The proposed plan indicates that permanent membership in the 'Peace Council' will only be available to countries and entities that provide significant financial contributions, with a minimum contribution ceiling set at one billion US dollars. These funds are intended to finance the 'New Gaza' vision, which aspires to transform the Strip from a devastated area into a regional economic and commercial hub connecting various parties through strategic projects.

In a related context, media reports revealed Israeli tendencies consistent with this proposal, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued directives to change the official seal used at the Rafah land crossing. According to these instructions, the designation 'State of Palestine' will be removed from official seals and replaced with the 'Peace Council' logo, in a clear indication of the beginning of the implementation of new administrative arrangements on the ground.

Obtaining a permanent seat on the Peace Council requires a minimum financial contribution of one billion dollars, allocated to transforming the Strip into a regional economic center.