# Gaza Strip reconstruction and recovery efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gaza-strip-reconstruction-and-recovery-efforts
> Updated: 2026-09-23T11:08:58.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 3.

On September 23, 2026, the Gaza Peace Council, led by Donald Trump, announced a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery plan. Developed by experts from a 28-nation council in collaboration with the Palestinian technocratic government, the proposal outlines 66 projects across six strategic areas: infrastructure, human development, economic acceleration, digital transformation, legal affairs, and peace and security.

Financial allocations include approximately $1 billion for infrastructure, which includes $400 million for mobile housing to relocate displaced persons and $275 million for debris removal. Security is a major focus, with $885 million allocated, including $275 million for a fortified site in Rafah to house 5,000 members of an international stability force and $120 million for Palestinian police mobilization. Additionally, $300 million is earmarked for health, education, and social welfare, while $20 million is designated for a weapons buyback program intended to restrict arms to legitimate authorities.

Implementation remains contingent on cooperation between Israel and Hamas. While Hamas has expressed preliminary interest in disarmament, Israel has reportedly declined to begin implementation due to internal political considerations, despite some Israeli officials providing preliminary approval for certain aspects of the plan. These efforts address a landscape where total material damages are estimated at $35.2 billion, with full reconstruction projected to cost $71.4 billion over the next decade.

## Claims

- The Peace Council intends to announce a $2.45 billion recovery plan for the Gaza Strip. (corroborated by 15 sources)
- The recovery plan covers a six-month period and includes 66 specific projects. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- $885 million is allocated for security and stability projects. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- $1 billion is designated for infrastructure, including $400 million for mobile housing units. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- Total material damages in Gaza are estimated at $35.2 billion. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- $300 million is allocated for health, education, and social welfare programs. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- The plan includes a $20 million program for the buyback of weapons from armed groups. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Implementation requires cooperation from both Israel and Hamas. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Nikolái Mladenov, high representative of the Peace Board, requested international support for the Gaza recovery plan. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The estimated cost of the recovery plan is approximately $2.5 billion. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Initial projects will focus on water, sanitation, and solid waste recovery in coordination with the United Nations. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Peace Council unveils $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan

The Peace Council has unveiled a $2.45 billion, six-month recovery plan for Gaza, featuring 66 projects focused on infrastructure, security, and social welfare to establish governance and economic stability.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaza-peace-council-to-announce-245-billion-recovery-plan

### 2026-09-21: Gaza reconstruction estimated to cost over $71 billion

The UN and EU estimate Gaza requires over $71 billion for reconstruction over the next decade following massive infrastructure damage and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaza-reconstruction-estimated-to-cost-over-71-billion

### 2026-09-17: Gaza reconstruction faces massive rubble and $6 billion recovery plan

Gaza faces a massive reconstruction challenge involving 61 million tons of rubble and a proposed $6 billion recovery plan by the NCAG, contingent on security and resource access.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaza-reconstruction-faces-massive-rubble-and-6-billion-recovery-plan

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