Palestinians in Gaza are skeptical of Trump's Board of Peace
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- At a Washington meeting, President Donald Trump announced $7 billion pledged for Gaza's reconstruction and proposed an International Stabilization Force, but no timeline for rebuilding was provided.
- Palestinians in Gaza remain skeptical, living in displacement camps with little hope for change, citing ongoing hardships such as lack of education, healthcare, and housing.
- Israel insists Gaza will not be rebuilt until Hamas disarms, complicating reconstruction efforts and delaying progress despite the ceasefire agreement.
- The United Nations, EU, and World Bank estimate Gaza's reconstruction costs at around $70 billion, significantly higher than the pledged amount, with extensive rubble removal expected to take years.
- Many displaced Palestinians express frustration over unfulfilled promises and fear that pledged funds will not directly
