The Board of Peace will convene with representatives from numerous countries on September 23 to discuss the ongoing efforts to reconstruct Gaza, as part of a plan put forth under former US President Donald Trump. This meeting, set to occur in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly, aims to assess progress and outline future priorities for Gaza’s recovery.
Bringing together international partners, mediators, and key stakeholders, the briefing will address several critical issues, including the disarmament negotiations with Hamas and other armed factions. Additionally, the meeting will highlight governance and reconstruction strategies, along with humanitarian initiatives intended for the region.
Several United Nations agencies and the European Union are expected to participate, exploring potential collaborative efforts. A presentation by a committee of Palestinian technocrats is anticipated, detailing 71 projects slated for the initial six months of operations, though a start date remains undetermined due to ongoing disagreements over disarmament.
While efforts to disarm various armed groups in Gaza have been a focal point for the Board of Peace, progress has been hindered by opposition from Israel on key elements of the disarmament proposal. Israeli cooperation is deemed vital for advancing the reconstruction and governance efforts in the region.