Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio how much money is currently in the "Board of Peace" fund.
The inquiry centers on the financial viability of a body created by President Trump to oversee the Israel-Hamas cease-fire and the reconstruction of Gaza. Because the fund is administered by the World Bank, its actual balance determines whether the promised reconstruction efforts can realistically begin.
During the exchange, Rosen referenced previous commitments regarding the fund's capitalization. She said that the U.S. commitment to establishing the Board of Peace was $10 billion [1]. Additionally, she said combined pledges from nine other countries toward Gaza reconstruction totaled $7 billion [1].
Secretary Rubio did not provide a specific figure for the current balance of the fund during the questioning. The Board of Peace is intended to serve as the primary mechanism for enforcing the cease-fire, and managing the complex logistics of rebuilding civilian infrastructure in the region.
Rosen sought to reconcile the gap between the public pledges of $17 billion and the actual funds available for disbursement. The senator's questioning highlighted the tension between high-level diplomatic commitments and the administrative reality of funding international reconstruction projects through the World Bank.
“Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio how much money is currently in the "Board of Peace" fund.”
The focus on the Board of Peace fund underscores the critical role of financial transparency in international diplomacy. If the gap between pledged funds and actual deposits is significant, the reconstruction of Gaza may face delays, potentially undermining the stability of the cease-fire and the credibility of the U.S.-led initiative.
