"President Donald Trump will gather Thursday with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace and several that have opted not to for an inaugural meeting that will focus on reconstruction and building an international stabilization force for a war-battered Gaza, where a shaky ceasefire deal persists. Trump announced ahead of the meeting that board members have pledged $5 billion for reconstruction, a fraction of the estimated $70 billion needed to rebuild the Palestinian territory decimated"
"The board was initiated as part of Trump's 20-point peace plan to end the conflict in Gaza. But since the October ceasefire, Trump's vision for the board has morphed and he wants it to have an even more ambitious remit one that will not only complete the Herculean task of bringing lasting peace between Israel and Hamas but will also help resolve conflicts around the globe."
President Donald Trump will convene representatives from over two dozen countries for the inaugural Board of Peace meeting focused on Gaza reconstruction and creating an international stabilization force. Board members pledged $5 billion for reconstruction, far short of an estimated $70 billion needed to rebuild Gaza. Members are expected to commit thousands of personnel to stabilization and police forces. The board originated in Trump's 20-point peace plan but its remit has grown to include resolving other global conflicts. The expanded vision has raised fears it could become a rival to the United Nations, and some U.S. allies remain skeptical.
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