US President Donald Trump announced commitments exceeding $7
billion for an aid package for the Gaza Strip. The funds, according to the
announcement, will be provided by members of a Peace Council as part of efforts
to rebuild and stabilize the area.
The announcement states that the resources will focus on
humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation of critical infrastructure, and social
support programs for the population affected by the conflict. The initiative
aims to channel investments toward essential services such as drinking water,
energy, healthcare, and housing.
The president emphasized that these commitments represent a
sign of international support for efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis
and lay the groundwork for greater regional stability. He also stressed the
importance of coordinating the use of resources with agencies and actors
involved in implementing projects on the ground.
The announcement comes at a time of heightened political and
diplomatic sensitivity, where international aid and monitoring mechanisms play
a crucial role in the viability of any reconstruction plan.