Israel’s Kan television reported that the Peace Council overseeing transitional arrangements and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip has begun preliminary steps toward launching tenders for several vital projects in the enclave, with a pilot phase expected to begin in Rafah before expanding to other areas.
According to the report, the proposed projects include rehabilitating sewage and electricity networks and repairing roads, as well as restoring institutions, buildings, and homes that sustained partial damage during the war.
The channel said the projects would be financed through allocations and financial pledges made to the Peace Council, estimated at around $18 billion, including $10 billion from the United States and $7 billion from Arab countries, in addition to European contributions.
These figures differ from the latest publicly reported estimates of reconstruction pledges for Gaza, which put the total at around $17 billion, while international bodies estimate that the overall cost of rebuilding the enclave could exceed $71 billion.
Palestinian Plan to Manage Public Services
According to the report, a Palestinian technocratic committee tasked with managing civil affairs in Gaza has prepared a two-year work plan, with projects to rehabilitate essential services expected to begin in the coming weeks.
On the security front, Kan reported plans to deploy a Palestinian police force in areas from which Hamas and its security apparatus would withdraw.
The report said former Palestinian police personnel were being prepared to take on these responsibilities, with plans reportedly calling for several months of training in Egypt.
The channel also reported on arrangements for a future international force expected to be deployed in various parts of Gaza alongside further stages of the Israeli military withdrawal.
Efforts to Accelerate Phase Two
According to the Israeli broadcaster, the Peace Council is pushing to accelerate the transition to the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan, including arrangements for civilian administration, security, and reconstruction.
The report added that international companies participating in reconstruction projects would rely on Palestinian workers from Gaza under the proposed plan, potentially creating jobs for large numbers of residents amid high unemployment and deteriorating economic conditions.
The information currently circulating indicates that restoring infrastructure and essential services would be among the priorities of the first phase, with projects later expanding to additional sectors and areas.
However, details regarding the timing of the tenders, the proposed start of implementation in Rafah, and mechanisms for deploying the Palestinian police and international force remain information attributed to Israel’s Kan television, pending a detailed official announcement from the Peace Council confirming implementation schedules, funding mechanisms, and deployment phases.
