Gaza reconstruction faces security, funding and governance hurdles as aid convoys surge

Efforts to rebuild Gaza after months of conflict confront multiple obstacles. Security experts say Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament remain unresolved, limiting progress. The U.S.-backed "Peace Council" reports that a proposed Palestinian police force of 5,000 officers is considered too large by Israel, and training has not begun. Funding gaps persist despite pledged donations, with United Nations estimates that reconstruction will require tens of billions of dollars over several years. Material shortages and delayed financing further slow the work.

Meanwhile, humanitarian relief is intensifying. More than 65,000 volunteers from Egypt’s Red Crescent have organized large food, medical and fuel convoys, routing supplies through the Rafah crossing. These efforts aim to meet immediate civilian needs while political leaders in the region debate broader security and territorial issues.