In Devastated Gaza, Grandiose Peace Plans Clash With Reality
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by Isabel Kershner, Adam Rasgon, Aaron Boxerman, Natan Odenheimer and Saher AlghorraFebruary 19, 2026
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In Devastated Gaza, Grandiose Peace Plans Clash With Reality
The article highlights the stark contrast between President Trump's ambitious peace plans for Gaza and the grim reality faced by its residents. Despite a fragile ceasefire that began in October, the death toll from Israeli strikes has reached approximately 600 people since then, according to health officials. Many displaced Palestinians remain in dire conditions, living in tents and grappling with the aftermath of extensive destruction. The territory is also burdened by an estimated 60 million tons of war debris, leaving reconstruction efforts dauntingly challenging.
Trump's inaugural gathering of his "Board of Peace" aims to address these issues, with member states pledging over $5 billion for humanitarian and reconstruction efforts. However, this figure falls far short of the $50 billion estimated by the United Nations as necessary for full rebuilding. The proposed International Stabilization Force, tasked with maintaining security in Gaza, has seen commitments from
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/19/2026