{ "id": 9377901, "title": "Board of Peace proposes six-month $2.4bn plan for Gaza reconstruction", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/board-of-peace-proposes-six-month-2-4bn-plan-for-gaza-reconstruction", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-09-23T17:01:18.000Z", "source": { "name": "The National UAE", "slug": "the-national-uae", "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/23/board-of-peace-gaza/" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "On Wednesday, the US-backed Board of Peace unveiled a six-month $2.45 billion plan to initiate Gaza reconstruction and restore essential services amidst ongoing challenges to implementing President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal. The board's blueprint consists of 66 projects focusing on infrastructure, education, and healthcare, aligning with Mr Trump's 20-point plan to end the Israel-Hamas conflict. The first phase will address Gaza's most pressing needs and set the stage for extended reconstruction and eventual governance.\n\nBoard member Jared Kushner emphasized that the initiative aims to empower Gaza's population to enhance their livelihoods and overall well-being. He acknowledged a $35.2 billion cost in the medium term and $71.4 billion over the next decade for rebuilding infrastructure, stating that this was a task previously unseen. Kushner emphasized that Hamas had agreed to disarm but underscored the necessity of following through on this commitment.\n\nThe six-month plan primarily targets potential international donors, seeking financing for the first projects and seeking to generate support for a broader reconstruction effort. High Representative for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov, acknowledged the transition from planning to implementation, noting ongoing difficulties in negotiations with Israel amid the country's election campaign. He stressed the ultimate aspiration of a demilitarized Gaza under civilian control, facilitating reconstruction and Israeli withdrawal.\n\nAli Shaath, chief commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, stated that the plan would eventually encompass the entire 365-square-kilometre Gaza Strip, as opposed to the current division by military lines. The committee seeks to restore basic services and empower Palestinians to determine their own future, rejecting any displacement of residents within Gaza.", "summary": "The US-backed Board of Peace on Wednesday proposed a six-month $2.45 billion plan to begin rebuilding Gaza and restoring basic services, as efforts to implement President Donald Trump ’s ceasefire plan face major challenges. At a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly , the board of governors unveiled a blueprint covering 66 projects aimed at supporting Mr Trump’s…", "key_points": [ "Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion, six-month Gaza reconstruction plan", "66 projects focus on infrastructure, education, healthcare", "High Representative Nickolay Mladenov aims for demilitarized Gaza under civilian control" ], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 11, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press", "title": "Trump’s Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint to begin Gaza reconstruction", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trumps-board-of-peace-proposes-2-45-billion-blueprint-to-begin-gaza", "published": "2026-09-23T14:10:49.000Z" }, { "outlet": "South China Morning Post", "title": "Trump’s Board of Peace proposes US$2.45 billion Gaza reconstruction plan", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trumps-board-of-peace-proposes-us-2-45-billion-gaza-reconstruction", "published": "2026-09-23T14:37:34.000Z" }, { "outlet": "PBS NewsHour", "title": "Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint to begin Gaza reconstruction", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trumps-board-of-peace-proposes-2-45-billion-blueprint-to-begin-gaza-9357785", "published": "2026-09-23T15:03:08.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Toronto Sun", "title": "U.S.-backed Board of Peace unveils $2.5B Gaza recovery plan", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/u-s-backed-board-of-peace-unveils-2-5b-gaza-recovery-plan", "published": "2026-09-23T15:07:46.000Z" }, { "outlet": "RTE News", "title": "Board of Peace proposes Gaza reconstruction blueprint", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/board-of-peace-proposes-gaza-reconstruction-blueprint", "published": "2026-09-23T15:24:26.000Z" }, { "outlet": "CBC News", "title": "Trump's 'Board of Peace' earmarks $2.45B US in blueprint to rebuild war-torn Gaza", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trumps-board-of-peace-earmarks-2-45b-us-in-blueprint-to-rebuild-war", "published": "2026-09-23T16:20:49.000Z" }, { "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)", "title": "Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45B for reconstruction in Gaza", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trumps-board-of-peace-proposes-2-45b-for-reconstruction-in-gaza", "published": "2026-09-23T16:29:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The National Business", "title": "Board of Peace proposes six-month $2.4bn plan for Gaza reconstruction", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/board-of-peace-proposes-six-month-2-4bn-plan-for-gaza-reconstruction-9379002", "published": "2026-09-23T17:01:18.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Times of Israel", "title": "Board of Peace unveils $2.4B Gaza recovery plan, but hurdles remain before implementation", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/board-of-peace-unveils-2-4b-gaza-recovery-plan-but-hurdles-remain", "published": "2026-09-23T18:46:16.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News", "title": "$2.45 billion in six months: Board of Peace unveils Gaza recovery plan", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/2-45-billion-in-six-months-board-of-peace-unveils-gaza-recovery-plan", "published": "2026-09-23T19:04:25.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }