Gaza
US funds Gaza peacekeeping force despite stalled peace plan
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The Trump administration has notified Congress of $206 million in funding for a proposed Gaza peacekeeping force, marking the first significant U.S. investment in a plan to rebuild the territory, Al-Monitor reported. The allocation represents Washington's initial commitment to establishing international security infrastructure in Gaza as part of a broader reconstruction effort.
The funding advance comes as U.S.-led diplomatic efforts toward a comprehensive Middle East peace settlement remain deadlocked. The administration's decision to proceed with financial commitments to the peacekeeping initiative suggests policymakers intend to move forward on security architecture in Gaza independent of progress on other elements of peace negotiations. The scope and timeline for deploying the force have not been detailed in available accounts.
