As U.S. military aircraft and carriers move closer to Iran under his orders, Donald Trump welcomed around twenty allies to a gleaming building in Washington previously known as the U.S. Peace Institute, now largely rebranded under the name of the 79-year-old Republican. He emphasized that the United States will allocate $10 billion to initiatives aimed at restoring the Gaza Strip, which has suffered devastation over two years of conflict with Hamas. Trump stated that the collective effort could realize the long-desired dream of bringing lasting harmony to a region that has endured war and suffering for centuries. Despite his grand ambitions for peace, Trump provided little detail on how the funds would be allocated, leading to widespread criticism of the 'Peace Council' for its lack of transparency. The initiative and Trump's leadership role in it have drawn scrutiny and concern from opposing voices who question the efficacy of his past foreign policy decisions. This council, which Trump will lead with veto power, seems poised to navigate complex geopolitical tensions without a clear path forward, raising doubts about its potential success.