Washington: Board convenes to coordinate Gaza reconstruction
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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump hosted the inaugural Board of Peace meeting Thursday, gathering representatives from over two dozen countries to coordinate Gaza reconstruction and security. Members pledged roughly $5 billion overall, while nine countries later pledged $7 billion and the United States announced a $10 billion pledge; leaders also committed thousands of personnel for an international stabilization and police force. Attendees emphasized rebuilding Rafah as a deployment focal point amid a fragile ceasefire. The board stems from Trump’s 20-point peace plan and will seek additional funding and operational details in coming weeks. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Board of Peace concept developed under Trump as part of a 20-point peace plan (pre-meeting).
- 2. Feb. 15: Trump said more than $5 billion had been pledged by member states.
- 3. Feb. 19: Trump convened the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington.
- 4. At the meeting nine countries pledged $7 billion and the U.S. announced a $10 billion pledge.
- 5. Countries committed thousands of personnel and identified Rafah as an initial deployment focus.
Why it matters
This reconstruction effort could stabilize Gaza, reducing global tensions. That means a safer world for you and your family. Keep an eye on updates: see if your country is contributing, and how.
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