The so‑called “Board of Peace,” Trump promised, would guide a technocratic committee through the next phase of the faux-ceasefire and help rebuild a territory devastated by nearly two years of war. Although the plan touted huge investment figures, most of the money would have gone to regional governments and private investors, with the Palestinian share arriving as loans and conditional on surrendering claims to return to their homes. Entrusting Gaza’s reconstruction to a developer still learning on the job illustrates the board’s priorities: personal connections and profit trump the qualifications needed to secure a just and lasting peace.
Author: Alan Mosley
Published at: 2026-01-18 23:00:16
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