The US President Donald Trump declared a $7 billion financial package for Gaza reconstruction work. He announced that nine member nations of the Peace Council decided to release this funding.
The countries include Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Kuwait. These countries signed the treaty as part of a larger reconstruction program.
Deployment of Troops in Rafah
Trump announced that five nations agreed to send military personnel to the area. The first military deployment will occur at Rafah. He did not mention the names of the nations that will send soldiers.He stated that the soldiers will maintain order and safety during the rehabilitation period.
Funding Gap and US Contribution
The total cost for Gaza rebuilding projects stands at approximately $70 billion. The Peace Council framework received an initial funding start when $7 million was announced.Trump declared that the United States will give $1 billion to the Peace Council. He did not explain the exact usage of the funds.
Role of the Peace Council and the UN
- Trump announced during his opening statements that the Peace Council will provide support to the United Nations. The council will operate together with the UN to achieve its primary objectives.
- He said that during his second presidency he successfully ended eight military conflicts which included the India-Pakistan conflict. He explained that these activities took place without any participation from the United Nations.
- Trump announced that the Peace Council will assist in preserving the UN's operational capacity during his time away from work.
Remarks on International Relations
- Trump described Pakistan's field marshal in a positive manner. He extended his congratulations to Tariq Rahman for his appointment as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
- He expressed interest in building strong trade and defense relations with Bangladesh.
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