"President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas, insisting that "everyone wants to be a part" of the body that could eventually rival the United Nations - despite many U.S. allies opting not to participate. In a speech at the World Economic Forum, Trump sought to create momentum for a project to map out a future of the war-torn Gaza Strip."
"The new peace board was initially envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the ceasefire, but it has morphed into something far more ambitious - and skepticism about its membership and mandate has led some countries usually closest to Washington to take a pass.Trump tried not to let those not participating ruin his unveiling party, saying 59 countries had signed onto the board - even though heads of state, top diplomats and other officials from only 19 countries plus the U.S. actually attended."
President Donald Trump inaugurated a Board of Peace to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas and to plan Gaza's future. Trump said "everyone wants to be a part" and suggested the board could eventually rival some U.N. functions. The World Economic Forum event featured Ali Shaath announcing the Rafah crossing will open in both directions next week. Shaath is overseeing a Palestinian committee set to govern Gaza under U.S. supervision. The board expanded from a small oversight group into a more ambitious body, prompting some traditional U.S. allies to decline participation. Trump claimed 59 countries signed on, while officials from only 19 countries attended.
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