Trump says Board of Peace established to oversee reconstruction of Gaza ‘might’ replace the United Nations
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump proposed a Board of Peace to oversee Gaza's reconstruction, suggesting it might replace the United Nations, raising concerns about undermining the 80-year-old global peacekeeping body.
- The board, chaired indefinitely by Trump, includes members like Jared Kushner and Tony Blair, and offers $1 billion permanent seats, a fee that has drawn skepticism from diplomats and experts.
- Invitations have been sent to various countries, including Russia, China, and Belarus, sparking alarm due to Russia’s ongoing war and fears of geopolitical manipulation.
- Several nations, including France, have declined participation, citing worries that the board could create a parallel system to the UN and lacks a focused mandate on Gaza.
- Experts and officials emphasize the
