Washington, DC – The White House announced that US President Donald Trump will host a meeting of the Peace Council in Washington, DC, on Thursday. The meeting will discuss reconstruction efforts and humanitarian work in the Gaza Strip.
Financial pledges for reconstruction
White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said that Security Council members pledged more than $5 billion to support reconstruction efforts. They will also intensify humanitarian efforts in Gaza as part of an international push to stabilize the territory.
An international force for stability
Levitt explained that the participating countries also pledged to provide thousands of personnel to contribute to forming an international force aimed at stabilizing Gaza. This move reflects a trend toward involving the international community in managing the next phase.
Context of international actions
The meeting comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and rebuild what has been destroyed by the fighting. It also comes amid US efforts to garner broad international support for the initiative.
