Trump Announces Gaza Reconstruction and Stabilization Plan

President Donald Trump is set to announce a multi-billion dollar reconstruction plan for the Palestine===Gaza Strip and detail plans for a United Nations-authorized stabilization force at the first formal meeting of his Board of Peace on February 19 in Washington, D.C. Delegations from at least 20 countries, including heads of state, are expected to attend. The Board of Peace was established by Donald Trump in January and endorsed by a United Nations Security Council resolution as part of a broader Gaza peace plan. The initiative aims to support long-term stability in the Palestinian enclave following a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. A central focus will be the launch of a multi-billion dollar aid fund with contributions from participating nations. The International Stabilization Force will deploy thousands of troops from several countries, including up to 8,000 from Indonesia, to maintain security and oversee the transition of governance from Hamas to the Palestine===National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. Hamas members who disarm and commit to peaceful coexistence may receive amnesty, while others could be granted safe passage. Israel has joined the Board of Peace, though Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend in person. While Middle Eastern nations like Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Indonesia have joined, some Western allies remain cautious. Saudi Arabia and Qatar have expressed reluctance to fund reconstruction.