FIFA and the Board of Peace signed a partnership agreement to attract investment from global leaders and institutions for sustainable development in conflict-affected regions through football. The Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump, held its first meeting focused on the Gaza reconstruction fund, aimed at rebuilding the territory.
The disarmament of Hamas and accompanying withdrawal of Israeli troops, the size of the reconstruction fund and the flow of humanitarian aid to the war-torn population are expected to pose significant challenges to the board’s effectiveness in the coming months. The FIFA collaboration plan includes building 50 mini-pitches near schools and residential areas in Gaza, five full-size pitches across multiple districts, a state-of-the-art FIFA academy and a new 20,000-seat national stadium, FIFA said.