Feb 19 • 11:02 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany FAZ

Meeting of the Peace Council: Trump's Peace Plan is on Shaky Ground

The first meeting of President Trump's Peace Council aims to secure billions for the reconstruction of Gaza, but its success is uncertain.

The inaugural session of President Trump’s Peace Council is set to convene with the ambitious goal of raising over five billion dollars for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. However, the specifics of the funding commitments remain hazy, as Trump announced the pledge on his platform, Truth Social, without clarifying who has agreed to contribute. This lack of transparency raises questions about the viability and execution of the planned financial support.

The meeting is also expected to discuss the deployment of thousands of security personnel for an envisioned 'International Stabilization Force,' but further details regarding commitments from nations or organizations in this regard have not been disclosed. The absence of a public agenda before the meeting adds an air of uncertainty, making it challenging to assess the preparedness and strategic direction of the Peace Council.

While the financial aid pledged could address urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza, the overall success of Trump’s peace initiative remains in doubt. The inherent complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics, compounded by the shortage of clarity on key partnerships and logistic support, suggest that the actual implementation of this peace plan may face significant hurdles in the future.

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