Key facts
- The Board of Peace is seeking $2.45 billion for a recovery and governance transition plan for Gaza.
- The plan includes infrastructure repair, security measures, and support for Palestinian administration.
- International partners have offered various forms of aid, including educational support, city development, and medical facilities.
- A new fund will be launched for donations to Palestinian projects, with overhead covered by the Board of Peace.
The Board of Peace is seeking $2.45 billion to fund a comprehensive recovery and governance transition plan for Gaza. The initiative aims to address immediate needs such as water and sanitation systems, winterization, waste management, and housing repairs, while also establishing a framework for a Palestinian administration and security transition.
Several countries have pledged support. Kazakhstan has offered to help Palestinian students who have been unable to study for three years enroll in universities. The United Arab Emirates proposed developing an Emirati city, and Morocco offered to provide a field hospital and train nurses and teachers. Bahrain has put forward an 'e-gov in a box' initiative to aid the Palestinian technocratic administration.
Lightstone, a representative of the Board of Peace, urged participants to contribute to the plan, stating, “Don’t go back to what you have done beforehand. Call [us] and say, ‘We want to help. What is the path that we help?’” He also announced the upcoming launch of a new fund dedicated to Palestinian education, culture, sports, and other projects, with the Board of Peace covering overhead costs to ensure donations go directly to chosen causes.
The proposed security plan involves an international stabilization force and vetted Palestinian police. Executive board members Jared Kushner and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair were in attendance, along with senior adviser Josh Gruenbaum.