European Nations Back $53 Billion Arab Plan to Rebuild Gaza
European nations have endorsed a $53 billion Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing its residents, rejecting a rival proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump.
An official at the United Nations warned that insufficient funds threaten the ability to continue aid flows to Gaza.
A United Nations official says funding shortages may affect the U.N.'s ability to maintain aid flows at target levels in Gaza.
Accorging to the United Nations, daily deliveries have surged tenfold since the ceasefire deal took effect, surpassing the 600 trucks a day target set out for the first seven weeks of the ceasefire.
However, with hundreds of thousands of people left homeless and reliant on outside aid for survival after 15 months of war, the efforts to maintain aid is threatened by insufficient funds.
Immediate priorities for the people of Gaza include restocking hospital supplies, delivering food, and repairing water networks. Difficulty of moving food and supplies through damaged streets has posed further challenges.
The United Nations is seeking $4.1 billion for the Palestinian territories this year, with nearly 90% set to go to Gaza. Currently, 3.6% has been funded.
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European nations have endorsed a $53 billion Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing its residents, rejecting a rival proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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