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"The Board of Peace will prove to be the most consequential International Body in History."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"have committed thousands of personnel to the International Stabilization Force and Local Police to maintain Security and Peace for Gazans."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"present a bold Vision for the Civilians in Gaza, and then, ultimately, far beyond Gaza – WORLD PEACE!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"One concern is that at the international level it should above all be the [United Nations] that manages these crisis situations."
— Cardinal Pietro Parolin , Other
"bad things will happen if Iran refuses to make a deal on its nuclear program."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"they're playing cute."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"one of the most important things he’s done."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"they’re playing cute."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We have the greatest leaders in the world joining the Board of Peace."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It is an honor for me to have received tonight the invitation for Argentina to join, as a Founding Member, the Board of Peace."
— Javier Milei , Politician
"Very honored by President Trump’s personal invitation, to represent Albania on the Board of Peace."
— Edi Rama , Politician
"reaffirming Armenia’s commitment to promoting peace."
— Nikol Pashinyan , Politician
"calling the Board 'an effective international ...'"
— Ilham Aliyev , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
The Vatican's top diplomat, known for addressing international issues.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Edi Rama is the Prime Minister of Albania and a leader in the Socialist Party.
Ilham Aliyev is the President of Azerbaijan, in power since 2003.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
Javier Milei is the current President of Argentina known for his controversial labor law reform proposals.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Project director for the International Crisis Group focused on Israel/Palestine.
Incumbent Prime Minister of Armenia seeking re-election.
Pope Leo XIV is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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Key European allies, including the UK, Germany, and France, have declined to join President Trump's Board of Peace, expressing skepticism about its intentions and effectiveness.
Representatives from nearly 50 countries attended the first Board of Peace meeting, with 27 countries officially joining and others participating as observers.
Following the Board of Peace meeting, President Trump traveled to Georgia to rally support, highlighting the $7 billion pledged for Gaza relief and addressing various national and international issues.
Former President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' has seen 27 countries accept membership, while others, including key European nations, have declined, citing concerns over its legitimacy and scope.
The Vatican has declined participation in Trump's 'Board of Peace,' expressing reservations and aligning with broader European skepticism regarding the initiative.
At the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, President Trump announced $7 billion in pledges from nine countries for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments from five nations for a stabilization force.
The inaugural meeting of President Trump's Board of Peace focuses on Gaza's reconstruction, with $5 billion expected from member states and discussions on an International Stabilization Force.
At the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, President Donald Trump announced that nine member countries have pledged a combined $7 billion for Gaza relief efforts.
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