Trump Team Talks DP World for Gaza Reconstruction

Representatives associated with U.S. President Donald Trump and his proposed Board of Peace have engaged in talks with DP World, a global logistics firm, to explore partnerships for rebuilding and managing supply chains in the Gaza Strip. The discussions, reported in recent weeks, center on overseeing humanitarian aid distribution, warehousing, and cargo tracking in the enclave, which has suffered extensive damage from nearly two years of conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas.

The initiative aligns with Trump's broader 2025 proposal to conclude the war and facilitate post-conflict reconstruction and governance in Gaza. According to reports, the talks go beyond immediate relief efforts to include plans for developing a new port near Gaza, establishing logistics hubs to manage goods inflow, and potentially creating a free trade zone aimed at economic recovery. DP World, which operates ports and trade infrastructure worldwide, would take a leading operational role if any agreement is reached.

Gaza's infrastructure faces severe challenges after the prolonged fighting. Estimates indicate that reconstruction could require up to $70 billion, with about 80 percent of buildings...