Trump’s Peace Board Sparks Skepticism as Gaza Ceasefire Stalls
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ draws caution amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, with leaders wary of costs, duties and disarmament.
A 60‑member ‘Board of Peace’ proposed by President Donald Trump has ignited skepticism as the fragile Gaza ceasefire—broke in early October 2023 and still yielding 450 deaths—poses new questions. More than 100 children have died since the ceasefire, and the World Bank estimates $70 billion will be needed to rebuild Gaza’s two‑million‑person population. The board offers a $1 billion seat fee, but Canada declined its invitation, citing concerns over funding and powers. Former Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted the invite, while Qatar’s Doha hosts cautious dialogue. Trump’s plan also introduces a technocratic Palestinian committee of 15 technocrats and calls for a UN‑led security‐force mandate amid criticism from China and others. The future of reconstruction funds remains uncertain as the ceasefire’s conditions, including Hamas disarmament, are yet to be met.
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