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Gaza Administration Committee Holds Cyprus Talks on Reconstruction but No Funds Released Yet
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza held two days of meetings in Cyprus with international advisers. Discussions covered immediate relief projects, reconstruction and donor accountability under President Trump's plan.
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The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza concluded two days of talks in Cyprus on Wednesday focused on immediate projects to ease humanitarian conditions and advance reconstruction. Euronews reported that the committee described the meetings as highly productive in a post on X.
Participants reviewed plans for reconstruction, security and governance while developing a framework for transparency and accountability for international donors.
The committee met with experts and advisers of the Board of Peace, the Office of the High Representative for Gaza led by Nikolai Mladenov, and the Tony Blair Institute. It reiterated its commitment to President Donald Trump's 20-point plan and said it remained prepared to assume responsibilities in coordination with the Board of Peace. No timeframe for further steps was provided.
The committee stated that additional actions would be announced once the right conditions are met. -backed ceasefire plan for Gaza endorsed by the UN Security Council. An EU-UN assessment published in April estimated that more than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for reconstruction.
The Gaza war began after Hamas carried out a surprise attack on Israel on 7 October 2023. Israel launched a retaliatory campaign that lasted two years until a ceasefire took effect last October. Israel retains control of over 60 percent of the Gaza Strip, including all entry and exit points, while the UN has described the humanitarian situation as critical.
