Trump’s Gaza Recovery Plan Reduced to Pilot Scheme

Donald Trump's Board of Peace (BoP) has significantly reduced the scope of its Gaza recovery plan, shifting from an ambitious blueprint for the entire territory's reconstruction to a small pilot project located in the southern Gaza Strip. This revision comes amid concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might initiate a new offensive before upcoming Israeli elections.

The original plan, launched in January 2026, envisioned a comprehensive reconstruction effort for all of Gaza. However, the scaled-down pilot scheme will focus on establishing a temporary camp for a small number of Gaza's 2 million displaced residents. This pilot is expected to include a Palestinian administration, a police force, and a small international security contingent.

Even this limited pilot project is not anticipated to be operational before the end of 2026. The decision to downsize the initiative reflects a strategic adjustment, possibly influenced by the volatile political landscape and the potential for further conflict in the region. The Board of Peace aims to maintain momentum with this smaller initiative, referred to as an effort 'to keep something going' in the face of significant geopolitical uncertainties.