During the inaugural meeting of the U.S. Peace Council, President Donald Trump revealed that member nations will contribute $7 billion towards the reconstruction of Gaza. The announcement was made during a live broadcast from the White House.
Countries including Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, the UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Kuwait will collectively provide this financial aid package. In addition, Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, and Kazakhstan are set to deploy military and police forces to help stabilize the situation in Gaza.
Trump noted that Egypt and Jordan will assist in supporting Palestinian police forces. The United States will also contribute $10 billion to the Peace Council.
The President emphasized that the Peace Council will oversee aspects of the United Nations, although he did not specify how this oversight would be implemented. “We are going to strengthen the United Nations… They need help, and they need financial assistance. We are going to help them financially and ensure that the United Nations is viable,” he stated.
It is important to note that many countries invited to join the Peace Council declined the offer due to concerns that the organization aims to replace the UN. The agreement to establish the Peace Council was signed on January 22 in Davos, Switzerland, with a focus on securing peace in Gaza and broader conflict resolution.
Members of the Peace Council primarily consist of nations from the Middle East and South America, including leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Argentina, and Paraguay. The signing ceremony also featured the Prime Ministers of Hungary and Bulgaria, along with representatives from four non-EU European nations: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Kosovo.
According to the organization’s framework, Trump will continue to lead the Peace Council even after his presidential term concludes.
President Trump has announced a significant financial aid package for Gaza during the first meeting of the U.S. Peace Council, which includes contributions from several nations. The initiative aims to stabilize the region and bolster the United Nations' role in global peace efforts.