A board linked to former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a $2.45 billion plan intended to initiate reconstruction in Gaza, disclosing the figure at a meeting held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The announcement, made by members of the group's board while attending the global gathering, outlined the proposed sum as the initial funding to begin rebuilding efforts in the Palestinian territory. Organisers said the plan is aimed at launching reconstruction activities, though they did not provide detailed public materials at the meeting on how the funds would be allocated.
The proposal arrives as Gaza’s reconstruction has been a focus of international discussion at the UN General Assembly, where world leaders and organisations have been debating humanitarian needs and pathways to longer‑term recovery. The board’s announcement added another private-sector and non-state actor voice to the broader conversation around funding and coordination for rebuilding.
Officials involved in reconstruction normally say such initiatives require collaboration with local authorities, international donors and humanitarian agencies to address logistics, oversight and access. The $2.45 billion figure unveiled by the board will likely need further specification and engagement with partners before projects can move from planning to implementation.
Details about next steps, timelines and who will provide the pledged funds have not been publicly released by the group. Observers at the UN General Assembly said the proposal is expected to prompt discussions among governments, aid organisations and Palestinian representatives about how reconstruction efforts should be planned and financed.