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Media reports stated that U.S. President Donald Trump redirected about $17 billion that had been alocated to the Gaza Strip to the Israeli side, a move that sparked widespread controversy, especially amid rapidly evolving regional developments.
The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported that this took place under the cover of the U.S.-Israeli escalation against Iran, which began on February 28, raising questions about the fate of funds earmarked for rebuilding the sector.
According to the report, Nikolay Mladenov, the senior representative of what is known as the “Peace Council”, an entity established by the U.S. administration, informed the administrative committee overseeing Gaza that the designated fund was now completely empty after the money had been transferred to “Israel.”
The newspaper, citing informed sources, added that the committee’s head, Ali Shaath, had received promises during a conference held in Davos to provide financial assistance to around 350,000 families. This included $500 payments to local figures and community leaders, as well as the provision of 20,000 prefabricated housing units. However, these commitments have not yet been fulfilled, with justifications pointing to a lack of a comprehensive plan and insufficient financial resources.
The report also highlighted behind-the-scenes political moves, noting that Shaath held meetings with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who advised him to stay away from political work and focus on humanitarian aspects. This later conflicted with instructions from Mladenov, who asked him not to take any positions, even on humanitarian matters, and to halt executive activities related to the committee’s work.
This situation led to confusion and paralysis within the committee, prompting Palestinian factions to call for Shaath’s return to Gaza. However, he referred the decision to Mladenov, who is seen as a representative of the higher leadership of the Peace Council.
According to the report, this situation reflects the extent of direct U.S. and Israeli involvement in managing the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian officials are heavily restricted and deprived of their actual authority, including limitations on their political communication.
The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported that this took place under the cover of the U.S.-Israeli escalation against Iran, which began on February 28, raising questions about the fate of funds earmarked for rebuilding the sector.
According to the report, Nikolay Mladenov, the senior representative of what is known as the “Peace Council”, an entity established by the U.S. administration, informed the administrative committee overseeing Gaza that the designated fund was now completely empty after the money had been transferred to “Israel.”
The newspaper, citing informed sources, added that the committee’s head, Ali Shaath, had received promises during a conference held in Davos to provide financial assistance to around 350,000 families. This included $500 payments to local figures and community leaders, as well as the provision of 20,000 prefabricated housing units. However, these commitments have not yet been fulfilled, with justifications pointing to a lack of a comprehensive plan and insufficient financial resources.
The report also highlighted behind-the-scenes political moves, noting that Shaath held meetings with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who advised him to stay away from political work and focus on humanitarian aspects. This later conflicted with instructions from Mladenov, who asked him not to take any positions, even on humanitarian matters, and to halt executive activities related to the committee’s work.
This situation led to confusion and paralysis within the committee, prompting Palestinian factions to call for Shaath’s return to Gaza. However, he referred the decision to Mladenov, who is seen as a representative of the higher leadership of the Peace Council.
According to the report, this situation reflects the extent of direct U.S. and Israeli involvement in managing the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian officials are heavily restricted and deprived of their actual authority, including limitations on their political communication.
