Trump Launches 'Peace Council' in Washington: $5 Billion for Gaza Reconstruction and Anticipated International Force

US President Donald Trump will inaugurate today, Thursday, the first meeting of the 'Peace Council' in Washington D.C., with wide participation from representatives of over 45 countries. This meeting comes amidst international anticipation of its decisions regarding the future of the Gaza Strip and the unresolved issues left by the ongoing war.

Trump is scheduled to deliver an opening speech at the 'Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace,' the center recently renamed to bear his personal name. During his speech, the US President will announce the success of participating countries in raising $5 billion as an initial payment for the reconstruction fund of the devastated Strip.

Sources indicate that the meeting's agenda will focus on thorny issues, most notably the proposal to disarm Hamas and mechanisms for humanitarian aid flow to the population. Participants will also discuss the council's feasibility in dealing with the complex logistical and security challenges facing the region in the coming phase.

Responsible sources confirmed that the US administration intends to announce plans for several countries to contribute thousands of soldiers as part of an international force aimed at achieving stability in Gaza. This force will be tasked with maintaining security and ensuring the continuity of relief and reconstruction operations under direct international supervision.

For her part, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt clarified that the pledged $5 billion budget will be under the exclusive supervision of the Peace Council. She indicated that the US administration seeks to ensure high transparency in the disbursement of these funds and their direction towards vital projects in the Strip.

The formation of the council has sparked widespread debate in diplomatic circles, especially as it includes the Israeli side while lacking any official representation from the Palestinian side. This absence has raised questions about the council's ability to reach comprehensive and sustainable solutions acceptable to all parties involved in the conflict.

International concerns also arise that this council might become an alternative to traditional UN platforms, which could weaken the United Nations' role in resolving global conflicts. Observers believe that Trump's intention to expand the council's future tasks to address issues beyond Gaza's borders reinforces these diplomatic concerns.

Regarding international participation, permanent members of the UN Security Council are absent from the meeting, with the exception of the United States, as France, Britain, Russia, and China did not participate. In contrast, representatives from the European Union and various countries from different continents, including Albania and Vietnam, are attending.

Prominent figures in the US administration are expected to speak at the event, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and advisor Jared Kushner. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will also participate, and he is expected to play a pivotal role in managing the council's files and coordinating its international efforts.

In a related context, sources quoted a council member as saying that the Gaza plan faces severe field obstacles related to the deteriorating security situation. He explained that the absence of trained and ready police forces represents an impediment to the implementation of any large-scale development or relief programs at present.

The same official described the current humanitarian aid flow situation as 'catastrophic,' emphasizing the urgent need to find safe and effective distribution channels. He added that the biggest challenge is not only in providing aid but in identifying the entities that will be responsible for field distribution and ensuring its delivery to those in need.

It is worth noting that the 'Peace Council' was established by a decision from Trump in mid-January, based on a US plan to end the war previously adopted by the UN Security Council. The council aims to create a new international framework away from traditional paths that the White House deems insufficient to resolve the conflict.

Establishing security in the Strip is a fundamental condition for progress in other areas, but police forces are not adequately ready or trained.