Representatives of the Peace Council have held discussions regarding the potential construction of a new port in the Gaza Strip to facilitate regional trade and stability.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the Financial Times (FT), citing informed sources, has released details regarding these high-level negotiations.
According to the reports, discussions have been held with the UAE-based "DP World," one of the world's leading port operators, concerning the construction of a new maritime facility either in Gaza or on the nearby Egyptian coast. Sources indicate that the talks also explored the possibility of establishing a free trade zone in the conflict-affected sector to stimulate economic recovery. These discussions align with broader strategies supported by US officials to develop a "new Gaza," which involves the significant privatization of service and infrastructure sectors within the Palestinian territory.
A project proposal obtained by the FT suggests that DP World aims to create a port-based economic ecosystem supported by a "secure and traceable supply chain system." This framework is intended to foster light manufacturing industries and trade platforms designed to generate sustainable employment for the local population. The initiative is seen as a critical step toward transitioning the region from humanitarian dependence to economic self-sufficiency.
The Peace Council was formally established on January 22 during the World Economic Forum in Davos, where its Charter was signed by representatives from 19 countries. The initiative, which has received significant backing from the administration of US President Donald Trump, was formed in accordance with agreements reached between Israel and Hamas to support a long-term peace settlement. The Council is expected to provide a framework for reconstruction and may serve as a model for resolving similar conflicts in other global regions in the future.
