Trump-led Peace Council denies funding setbacks for Gaza reconstruction plans

The Peace Council, chaired by US President Donald Trump, issued an official statement refuting circulating news about financial difficulties facing its planned projects in the Gaza Strip. The Council affirmed that all requested financial requirements have been fully and immediately provided, emphasizing the commitment of donor parties to their previously announced pledges.

These statements come in response to press reports citing informed sources that the Council is facing a real crisis, having received only meager amounts out of a total of $17 billion that had been pledged for the reconstruction of the Strip. These sources indicated that this severe liquidity shortage represents a major obstacle to Trump's efforts to implement his vision for the future of Gaza after the widespread destruction it suffered.

Informed sources on the progress of operations clarified that only three out of ten donor countries have fulfilled their financial commitments so far, including the United States of America. The sources mentioned that the total amounts collected did not exceed one billion dollars, a very small figure compared to the enormous needs for rehabilitating the collapsed infrastructure in the Strip.

In a related context, reports revealed that military tensions and the war with Iran cast heavy shadows on the financial and political scene, further complicating money transfer procedures. Sources reported that these circumstances led to a decline in donor enthusiasm and the postponement of many field steps that were planned within the American peace plan.

On the ground, the National Committee tasked with managing Gaza's affairs has not yet been able to commence its duties within the Strip, with sources attributing this setback to the overlap of security problems with a lack of funding. The Council's envoy, Nikolay Mladenov, explicitly informed Palestinian factions about the difficulty of the current financial situation and the unavailability of immediate operational budgets.

President Trump had organized an international conference in Washington prior to the outbreak of military confrontation with Iran, during which he succeeded in mobilizing billions of dollars in pledges from several countries. This move aims to find alternatives for managing the Strip and overseeing reconstruction operations after two years of war that left widespread destruction in all aspects of life in the Gaza Strip.

Despite six months having passed since the ceasefire agreement came into effect, humanitarian conditions remain stagnant amid continued field violations. The occupation authorities continue to practice a policy of procrastination in opening crossings and allowing essential aid to enter, which deepens the suffering of the residents and increases international warnings about a renewed explosion of the situation.

It is worth noting that the Peace Council, established at the beginning of this year, aspires, according to Trump's vision, to play a pivotal role that extends beyond the Palestinian issue to include other conflict areas around the world. The Council, in coordination with the United Nations, seeks to build an international platform capable of funding and implementing major projects aimed at stabilizing global stability under direct supervision from Washington.

However, the Council faces a wave of international skepticism due to its organizational structure, which grants the US President broad powers, including the right of veto and permanent appointment of members. Observers believe that these powers could turn the Council into a tool to bypass traditional international institutions such as the Security Council, which has led some countries to refrain from joining it or supporting its budget.

There are no obstacles regarding funding, and all requests have been met immediately and in full so far.