Israeli cabinet to debate Gazan Board of Peace proposal to begin Rafah reconstruction, sources say

The Israeli Security Cabinet is set to discuss the Board of Peace's pilot phase for Gaza reconstruction, beginning in Rafah. The plan involves temporary housing for Gaza residents with screening to exclude Hamas affiliates. It remains unclear if ministers will vote on the proposal.

The Israeli Security Cabinet is expected to discuss the launch of the Board of Peace's pilot phase for Gaza reconstruction, which will begin in Rafah, according to two Israeli sources. The plan involves building temporary structures to provide housing for Gaza residents, with strict screening to ensure they are not affiliated with Hamas. This would be the first area administered by the Palestinian technocratic government (NCAG), supported by the multinational International Stabilization Force (ISF). It remains unclear whether ministers will vote on the proposal. Last week, BoP CEO Nickolay Mladenov and US President Donald Trump's special envoy Aryeh Lightstone met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to brief him on progress. A BoP official described the meetings as productive and constructive. The pilot is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with potential expansion if successful.