US in talks with DP World on Gaza logistics under Trump’s Board of Peace plan

The Jerusalem Post reports on significant diplomatic and commercial overtures concerning Gaza's future. Representatives from Donald Trump's Board of Peace have engaged in discussions with DP World, a global logistics giant based in Dubai, to explore managing supply chains and infrastructure within the war-torn Gaza Strip. This initiative signals a potential shift towards private sector involvement in the complex task of reconstruction and aid delivery.

The talks, as detailed by the Financial Times, focus on creating a 'secure and traceable supply chain system' and potentially developing a new port, possibly leading to a free-trade zone. The scale of the challenge is immense, with global institutions projecting reconstruction costs at around $70 billion due to extensive damage from years of conflict. The involvement of a major player like DP World suggests an ambition to create a more structured and efficient flow of goods into Gaza.

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Citing three people familiar with the matter, the report said the talks centered on prospects for a partnership between DP World and the Board of Peace to run logistics.

These US-led efforts, operating under the framework of the Board of Peace, are part of a long-standing strategy to privatize services in Palestinian territories. While the proposals envision a modern, infrastructure-rich hub, the article notes a critical point: little pledged funding has materialized thus far. This highlights the persistent gap between ambitious plans and tangible progress, a recurring theme in efforts to rebuild and stabilize the region. From an Israeli perspective, such initiatives, while focused on logistics, are intrinsically linked to broader security and political considerations that remain unresolved.

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US-led efforts under the Board of Peace continue discussions with international firms on potential privatization and infrastructure projects, though little pledged funding has yet materialized, the report noted.