美“和平委员会”报告警示加沙重建计划面临潜在资金缺口

U.S. "Peace Committee" Report Warns of Potential Funding Gap in Gaza Reconstruction Efforts

The "Peace Committee," established by U.S. President Trump, has issued a report highlighting significant delays in the disbursement of pledged donations for the Gaza reconstruction plan, urging relevant parties to address this funding shortfall promptly. The report emphasizes that the massive reconstruction initiative, estimated to cost over $7 billion, faces potential cash flow shortfalls. Despite the substantial funding commitments, the actual disbursements remain minimal, stalling the progress of the U.S.-led reconstruction efforts.

The "Peace Committee," officially known as the Board of Peace, was conceived by the U.S. government to oversee the post-conflict reconstruction in Gaza and related aftermath issues. The body, which aims to intervene in other international conflicts in the future, has garnered UN Security Council approval but has thus far attracted involvement primarily from the U.S.'s traditional Middle Eastern allies and a few smaller nations. Major powers across the globe have yet to join the mechanism, raising concerns about its broader international legitimacy.

Amid growing criticism over the slow disbursement of funds, media reports in April revealed that out of the $1.7 billion in pledged donations, only a negligible fraction has actually been deposited. In response, the "Peace Committee" has denied these allegations, describing itself as an "execution-driven organization" that will allocate funds based on actual needs. The committee asserts that there are currently no funding constraints and that the allocated resources will be exclusively directed toward rebuilding Gaza's infrastructure and supporting the U.S.-backed interim government in Gaza.

However, questions remain about the committee's transparency and the specific distribution of its resources. While the organization maintains that it is fully committed to the reconstruction cause, the slow progress and limited participation from key nations have cast doubt on the initiative's effectiveness. The funding shortfall not only threatens the immediate goals of the Gaza reconstruction plan but also raises concerns about the broader U.S. foreign policy and its ability to stabilize conflict zones globally.