Trump told US Congress to provide $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force, letters show
Trump set up a Board of Peace to oversee his ambitious plan to end Israel's war in Gaza and rebuild the shattered territory.
The United States has announced it will allocate more than $206 million to establish a Gaza peacekeeping force, according to recent letters obtained by Reuters. This marks the first substantial financial commitment to the plan, which aims to rebuild Gaza following a two-year war. The State Department informed Congress that $200 million will be used for equipment, infrastructure, vehicles, and operational costs for the International Stabilization Force (ISF).
An additional $6 million will be used to repurpose US armored vehicles for the force. The notifications, addressed to key committees, have not been previously disclosed. The ISF will oversee security, aid to demilitarization, and assist in delivering humanitarian aid and reconstruction materials to Gaza. However, the plan's progress has been hindered by Israel's and Hamas' refusal to meet certain conditions.
The effort has stalled since a late July agreement, with both sides remaining steadfast on their demands. The Board of Peace, led by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, is overseeing the initiative. So far, five countries have committed troops, and Egypt and Jordan are training police. However, the timeline for troop deployment remains unclear.
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