The Peace Council, headed by US President Donald Trump, announced the stability of its financial situation and categorically denied any obstacles preventing the implementation of its planned initiatives. In an official statement, the Council affirmed that all funding requests submitted had been met immediately and in full, emphasizing that work is proceeding according to the specified timelines without delays due to resource shortages.
In contrast, informed sources revealed a significant gap between official statements and reality, indicating that the Council had received only a small fraction of the $17 billion previously pledged for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. The sources explained that this severe liquidity shortage represents a real impediment to Trump's ambitions to move forward with his vision for the future of the war-torn sector.
According to available data, only three out of ten countries that pledged support have committed to paying their financial shares, with the United States leading these committed nations. Sources stated that the total amounts actually received did not exceed one billion dollars, a very small figure compared to the enormous needs required by the administration and reconstruction plan proposed by the Peace Council.
Sources attributed this financial setback to escalating regional tensions, asserting that the military confrontation with Iran directly impacted donor priorities and international supply and funding chains. This tense climate has led to increased logistical and security difficulties, making it challenging to secure the necessary cash flows to support emergency projects in the Palestinian territories.
On the ground, reports indicated that the national committee tasked with managing the Gaza Strip has not yet been able to enter the sector to begin its duties, due to the intertwining of financial problems with security complexities. In a related context, Palestinian sources quoted international envoy Nikolay Mladenov as explicitly telling Palestinian factions that no funds are currently available, which puts the future of the new administration of the sector at risk.
No funds are currently available at a time when the war with Iran has affected everything and increased funding difficulties.
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Trump-led Peace Council Denies Funding Crisis Amid Reports of Gaza Plan Stalling