• The Board of Peace outlines a $2.45 billion six-month plan for Gaza reconstruction.
• 66 projects aim to improve infrastructure, governance, and essential services.
• Full recovery estimated at $35.2 billion over the medium term, according to the Board.
• Implementation relies on cooperation between Israel and Hamas.
• International military forces and a new government are critical to the plan's success.

The U.S.-backed Board of Peace has proposed a comprehensive six-month plan, valued at $2.45 billion, designed to initiate reconstruction and governance in Gaza amid ongoing conflict. This blueprint includes 66 distinct projects aimed at rebuilding a war-ravaged territory, focusing on vital infrastructure, education, and health initiatives. The proposal was unveiled at a meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, with officials stressing the immense need for recovery, estimating the overall cost of reconstruction at approximately $35.2 billion in the medium term and another $71.4 billion over the next decade, according to Indiatimes, South China Morning Post, and Los Angeles Times.

The timeline for implementing this extensive plan hinges on the cooperation between Israel and Hamas, as both have yet to agree on vital components necessary for commencement. Notably, while Israel has agreed in principle to some aspects of the proposal, it still hesitates to proceed with implementation. Hamas, on the other hand, has indicated some willingness to disarm, although the process remains untested. Achieving effective recovery in Gaza is further complicated by the fact that the area is currently under significant military oversight by Israeli forces, which occupy around 60% of the territory, as highlighted by officials from the Board of Peace, according to Indiatimes, South China Morning Post, and Los Angeles Times.

A key aspect of the Board’s strategy involves the establishment of an international military force to oversee the disarmament of Hamas and the stabilization of Gaza. This multinational unit, which will include troops from countries like Kosovo and Morocco, is critical for achieving security and governance in the region. U.S. General Jasper Jeffers emphasized the importance of a structured plan for addressing the disarmament of Hamas while transitioning security control to a Palestinian interim government—a process expected to unfold in stages, as reported by Indiatimes, South China Morning Post, and Los Angeles Times.