Trump’s Board of Peace urges fix to ‘gap’ in funding
Summary
A board created by President Donald Trump to manage aid and rebuilding in Gaza says it does not have enough money to carry out its work. The group warns there is a big difference between the $17 billion promised and the money it has actually received.Key Facts
- The “Board of Peace” was set up by President Trump to oversee Gaza’s administration and reconstruction.
- The board says there is a funding gap between the $17 billion pledged to it and the money actually distributed.
- A report to the United Nations on May 15 highlighted that the board needs funds urgently to help people in Gaza.
- Gaza needs about $70 billion to rebuild after widespread destruction, with 85% of buildings damaged and 70 million tons of rubble to clear.
- Some key donors include the United States, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Morocco, Uzbekistan, and Kuwait.
- The board has faced skepticism because it bypasses traditional aid groups that Israel prefers not to be involved.
- Israel continues to limit humanitarian access to Gaza and has carried out strikes since the October ceasefire.
- The board blames Hamas for hindering the ceasefire by refusing to give up control in Gaza; Hamas disputes the board’s report.
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