According to a board official, secure areas have been identified that could accommodate tens of thousands of Palestinians. The proposed zone would provide expanded humanitarian services while allowing the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) to oversee civilian administration.
The plan also includes a newly trained local police force supported by an International Stabilization Force made up of multinational peacekeepers. Officials said participation would be voluntary, with residents undergoing a vetting process that would also consider land ownership rights.
The initiative comes as Gaza continues to suffer widespread destruction, displacement and humanitarian hardship after nearly two years of conflict. Israel has continued military operations and announced plans to expand its control over large parts of the territory.
Officials said funding for the pilot project is being sought and implementation is intended to begin as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, Hamas recently announced it had dissolved its de facto government in Gaza and expressed readiness to transfer authority to the NCAG, though the Board of Peace said its assessment would depend on actions rather than promises.
