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Trump's Board of Peace Announces $7bn Gaza Relief Effort

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Members of Donald Trump's Board of Peace have announced over $7 billion in aid for Gaza as part of a relief package aimed at reconstruction and stability. The announcement came during the board's inaugural meeting in Washington, amidst concerns from Western allies that the board could overshadow the United Nations.

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This relief effort is part of the second stage of a US-brokered ceasefire, focusing on Hamas's disarmament and rebuilding Gaza. However, current indications suggest Hamas is not moving towards disarming, with its influence in Gaza reportedly extending.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Gaza’s reconstruction is contingent on demilitarization. The conflict began with a Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023, which led to a strong military response. The ensuing conflict has left Gaza’s infrastructure severely damaged, with an estimated $70 billion worth of destruction.

Countries such as the UK, Canada, France, and Germany have opted not to join the Board of Peace, wary of its potential to bypass the UN. Addressing these concerns, Trump assured that the US intends to work closely with the UN, emphasizing the importance of stability investments.

Key contributors to the relief package include Kazakhstan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. The UN is set to provide $2 billion for humanitarian aid, while FIFA will contribute $75 million towards soccer-related projects in the region.

Efforts are underway to establish a new transitional Palestinian police force, with 2,000 applications already received. This force, backed by the International Stabilisation Force, aims to maintain security and disarm non-state groups such as Hamas.

Despite the plans, skepticism remains regarding Hamas's disarmament. Success in this area is crucial, as reconstruction and governance require a stable security environment supported by the local population. Hamas has indicated that disarmament would require Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Trump’s approach, combining investment and development strategies, is seen as unconventional. His administration touts it as "new thinking" in conflict resolution. Meanwhile, questions persist about sustaining Gaza’s development amidst ongoing political divisions.

Key Takeaways

  • Trump’s Board announces $7bn aid for Gaza reconstruction.

  • Disarmament of Hamas is essential yet challenging.

  • International cooperation is crucial for Gaza’s future stability.

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This has to be the grifters best work yet by far. There is only going to be one winner here and it won't be the countries that fronted up with all the money to become members of this con.

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Phase 1

Trump Riviera in Gaza

Phase 2

Trump Country Club in the West Bank

Phase 3

Trump Highlands in the Golan Heights

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17 minutes ago, JBChiangRai said:

Phase 1

Trump Riviera in Gaza

Phase 2

Trump Country Club in the West Bank

Phase 3

Trump Highlands in the Golan Heights

Phase 4.

Trump towers.

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I think he's referring to the 7 billion dollar real estate development called Trump City, this man has never cared one iota for the Palestinian people, and has been nothing but a very obedient lap dog to Netanyahu, the Israeli lobby, and Israel.

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3 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

Phase 4.

Trump towers.

First things first. They need a Ballroom.

Great! A little recreational football on top of the rubble!

After WWII, the Allies rebuilt Germany, Poland and Japan. Now it's Israel's turn.

The fact that Palestinians still are following Hamas shows brainwashing on both sides, doesn't it.

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5 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

a very obedient lap dog to Netanyahu, the Israeli lobby, and Israel.

And Putin's poodle too 😋

Trump was winding his way through his latest digression from prepared remarks, praising himself and the group of autocrats and Middle Eastern monarchs who have joined his panel when he found himself seemingly feeling the need to affirm his sexual preferences after commenting on Paraguayan President Santiago Peña’s appearance, calling him a “young, handsome guy.”

“It's always nice to be young and handsome — it doesn't mean we have to like you. I don't like young handsome men,” Trump said.

“Women, I like. Men, no, I don’t have any interest,” he added before laughing nervously.

Trump insists he doesn’t like 'young handsome men' in bizarre speech

Trump has never liked young and handsome men since Trudeau and Melania exchanged pleasantries.

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Jeez some people on here are completely riddled with the delusion. "Orange man bad" and that's that. Brains completely void of any rational thoughts. Hamas is the problem not Trump.

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5 hours ago, bannork said:

Trump was winding his way through his latest digression from prepared remarks, praising himself and the group of autocrats and Middle Eastern monarchs who have joined his panel when he found himself seemingly feeling the need to affirm his sexual preferences after commenting on Paraguayan President Santiago Peña’s appearance, calling him a “young, handsome guy.”

“It's always nice to be young and handsome — it doesn't mean we have to like you. I don't like young handsome men,” Trump said.

“Women, I like. Men, no, I don’t have any interest,” he added before laughing nervously.

Trump insists he doesn’t like 'young handsome men' in bizarre speech

Trump has never liked young and handsome men since Trudeau and Melania exchanged pleasantries.

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Trump is an incredibly insecure man, and he's likely very uncomfortable around younger handsome men, who make him feel hugely inadequate, incredibly ugly, bloated and ancient.

Trump believes he has a position for life on this board.

The reality is that the next President will likely make it illegal for any private American citizen to hold that post.

Let the rich muslim oil countries look after their own. The west always gets sucked in.

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