Gaza to Receive $80M for Rebuilding

In a significant step toward Gaza’s reconstruction, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Arab and International Reconstruction Authority in Palestine (AIOCP) signed an $80 million memorandum of understanding on Monday in Ramallah.

The agreement aims to assess damage, clear debris, remove explosive remnants of war, and establish temporary shelter centers with essential infrastructure and services.

The signing ceremony took place under the patronage of Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa.

The memorandum was signed by Palestinian Minister of Public Works and Housing Ahed Bseisu, UNDP Special Representative Sarah Poole, and AIOCP legal advisor Mohammad Abu Zaid, representing former Jordanian Prime Minister Taher Al-Masri, who attended virtually.

Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa emphasized that the agreement would strengthen government efforts to provide urgent humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.

He outlined a six-month emergency response plan, followed by a three-year strategy focused on economic recovery and early rebuilding, and a ten-year reconstruction plan developed in coordination with the World Bank, the European Union, and the United Nations.

Mustafa highlighted that the newly signed agreement provides funding for tangible reconstruction projects, with immediate action already underway.

He acknowledged the support of Arab nations and international organizations, particularly through UNDP.

Former Jordanian Prime Minister Taher Al-Masri reaffirmed AIOCP’s commitment to rebuilding Palestine beyond just Gaza, stressing the ultimate goal of establishing an independent Palestinian state.

UNDP Special Representative Sarah Poole underscored the collective commitment to Gaza’s recovery, noting that the destruction has left thousands of families homeless, essential services in crisis, and the economy struggling to survive.

She reaffirmed UNDP’s steadfast support for the Palestinian people and government in rebuilding lives, restoring dignity, and creating pathways to a more resilient future.

To further expand recovery efforts, UNDP is in discussions with donors and partners to secure additional funding for the government’s six-month relief and early recovery plan.

Poole revealed that UNDP has developed a $126 million comprehensive package to address critical needs and urged all partners to contribute to ensure sustainable recovery in Gaza.