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Trump Launches "Board of Peace" to Oversee UN, Pledges Billions

President Donald Trump announced the inaugural meeting of a new "Board of Peace," stating it would oversee the United Nations to ensure it functions properly. He pledged a $10 billion US contribution to the board, which will initially focus on reconstruction in Gaza, with other nations pledging over $7 billion in relief. The board's founding executive includes figures like Jared Kushner and Tony Blair. Notably, key UN Security Council members like France, Britain, Russia, and China did not participate in the meeting.

Key Points: Trump's Board of Peace to Oversee UN, Gaza Focus

  • US pledges $10B to new Board of Peace
  • Board aims to oversee and reform UN operations
  • Initial focus on Gaza Strip reconstruction
  • Over 40 nations attended, but key UNSC members absent
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Trump says Board of Peace will "almost be looking over" UN during inaugural meeting

President Trump announces a new Board of Peace to oversee the UN, pledges $10B US funding, and details Gaza reconstruction plans with global pledges.

"The Board of Peace is going to almost be looking over the United Nations - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, February 19

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the newly formed "Board of Peace" would "almost be looking over" the United Nations to ensure it functions effectively, as he addressed the inaugural meeting of the panel in Washington.

"The Board of Peace is going to almost be looking over the United Nations and making sure it runs properly," Trump said during the meeting, adding that the US would help improve the UN's facilities and financial stability.

"We're going to make sure its facilities are good. They need help, and they need help money-wise. We're going to help them money-wise, and we're going to make sure the United Nations is viable," he stated.

Emphasising the importance of the global body, Trump said the United Nations has "tremendous potential" and could eventually live up to expectations.

"It's really very important, and I think it's going to eventually live up to its potential. That will be a big day," he remarked.

During the meeting, Trump announced that the United States would contribute USD 10 billion to the Board of Peace to support its mission of resolving global conflicts and said the board would initially focus on reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip.

According to CNN, on funding for Gaza relief, Trump said several countries, including Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait, have collectively pledged over USD 7 billion towards relief efforts.

He further stated that Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo and Kazakhstan have committed troops and police personnel to help stabilise Gaza, with Egypt and Jordan providing substantial assistance, including troops, training and support for what he described as a "very trustworthy Palestinian police force".

Trump also noted that not all attendees at the inaugural meeting were political leaders, mentioning FIFA President Gianni Infantino as among those present.

The Board of Peace, according to Trump, is aimed at strengthening international conflict resolution mechanisms and enhancing cooperation to address global crises.

Delegations from more than 40 countries participated in the meeting, but key United Nations Security Council members, including France, Britain, Russia, and China, did not join. While the European Union has opted not to take a seat on the board, as reported by Al Jazeera.

President Trump first proposed the Board of Peace in September as part of a second phase of the US-brokered 20-point Gaza ceasefire plan.

The Board will oversee a "founding Executive Board", which comprises Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, as reported by CNN.

- ANI

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Priya S
The focus on Gaza reconstruction is needed, but the absence of key UNSC members like China and Russia is a major red flag 🚩. For global peace, you need all stakeholders at the table, not just allies. Also, the executive board seems very US-centric. Where is the diversity of thought?
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Arjun K
Good to see Muslim-majority nations stepping up with funding. The $7 billion pledge is significant. If this board can actually deliver aid efficiently without the usual UN bureaucracy and get Gaza back on its feet, it's worth a shot. Actions matter more than words.
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Sarah B
As an observer from outside the US, this feels like a power play. The UN needs reform, no doubt, but reform should come from within through collective effort. A "Board of Peace" led by one country's political family (Kushner?) doesn't inspire confidence in its impartiality.
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Vikram M
The involvement of countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Indonesia is a positive, multipolar sign. The world shouldn't be run by a small club of Western powers. If this board gives a louder voice to Global South nations in conflict resolution, it could be a good thing. 🤞
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Nikhil C
Trump says the UN has "tremendous potential". True. But instead of creating a new body with questionable legitimacy, why not channel that $10 billion and political will into fixing the existing UN system? This just seems like a way to bypass critics and institutions he doesn't like.

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