US Senator Ted Cruz has raised concerns that a proposed Gaza peace roadmap could include a $400 million provision linked to funding mechanisms used during Hamas’s rule. He argues that any plan to rebuild or govern Gaza must contain strict safeguards to prevent humanitarian or civilian funding from being diverted to militant activity.

The concern reflects long-standing US warnings that Hamas has exploited aid and civilian financial channels to support its infrastructure. The article frames the issue within a wider Board of Peace plan for Gaza, where the central challenge is balancing reconstruction and governance needs with measures intended to prevent Hamas from retaining influence or access to funds.