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Financial TimesThursday, 28 May 2026

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Empty coffers at Trump's Board of Peace leave Gaza rebuild in limbo

No cash in official fund ● $17bn pledged for 'relief' ● Work yet to start ● Doubts over board's status

How they framed it

The report focuses on the financial and administrative paralysis of a specific geopolitical initiative, highlighting the gap between high-level diplomatic pledges and fiscal reality on the ground.

Context

The story examines the lack of funding and operational progress of the Board of Peace, a US-led initiative intended to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza, despite significant international pledges.

Striking phrase

leave Gaza rebuild in limbo

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Sceptical of diplomatic funding mechanisms
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