The stalemate that Israel is imposing on Gaza could backfire
The Board of Peace's reconstruction plan is caught between the worsening misery on the ground and Israel's condition of separating security and civilian control, as Netanyahu's government still harbors fantasies of population transfer
EU Commissioner Dubravka Suica received assurance from Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar that €43 million in EU aid for essential services would be allowed into Gaza for the first time in a year. This marks an important step for European diplomacy after months of tensions with Israel. The EU project, part of a €900 million Team Gaza Initiative launched in July, aims to reduce exposure to wastewater and disease caused by waste piling up in Gaza.
If successful, it could pave the way for more EU-financed recovery projects. The initiative involves close coordination between the EU, the US-led Board of Peace, Israeli authorities, and Palestinian institutions. The Board of Peace has unveiled a six-month recovery plan needing $2.45 billion to implement 66 projects. However, the delivery of aid and reconstruction supplies into Gaza has been restricted, with dual-use products especially blocked.
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