According to Mashregh, a source emphasized that Israel is the only party capable of rapidly demolishing the tunnels, viewing this capability as both a military and political advantage.
The source further explained that international participation in the reconstruction efforts will rely more on ‘goodwill’ rather than binding commitments. The extensive workload necessitates broad collaboration, yet the decisive role will remain tied to Israel’s capabilities and operational plans.These statements were made during the Peace Council conference held on Thursday in Washington, where financial pledges totaling at least $17 billion were announced.
This includes a commitment of $10 billion from the United States, although President Donald Trump has not confirmed that the entire amount will be allocated for reconstruction. Additionally, around $7 billion is expected to come from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan.Trump also announced that the United Nations will provide humanitarian aid worth $2 billion under the supervision of the Gaza Peace Council.
Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth added that despite these commitments, the timeline for fund disbursement remains uncertain, as it is unclear whether these funds will be fully dedicated to reconstruction.Recent estimates from the United Nations indicate that Gaza contains nearly 60 million tons of debris equivalent to the cargo of 3000 container ships or roughly 30 tons of debris per individual in the strip.
According to UN assessments collecting this massive volume could take over seven years. The destruction level in Gaza has reached 84% with the city of Gaza experiencing a staggering 92% devastation. The cost of reconstruction is estimated to be around $70 billion.
