Gaza administration committee tells UN it is ready to govern and needs $80 billion to rebuild

The head of Gaza's national administration committee told the UN the committee is ready to manage the sector and will require $80 billion for reconstruction.

• Ali Shat told the UN that his committee is ready to take responsibility in Gaza and requires $80 billion for reconstruction.
• Shat said the committee runs 71 reconstruction programs scheduled for implementation within six months.
• The international stability force commander said hundreds of soldiers have been trained and prepared for deployment in Gaza.
• The Special Peace Council's financial official said reconstruction needs $71 billion and presented an investment plan for projects.