President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” is set to meet for the first time on Thursday, focusing on the Gaza ceasefire, though key U.S. allies will be absent due to concerns over undermining the U.N.’s role in conflict resolution. The summit will see representatives from at least 40 countries, including world leaders like Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, as Trump announces a multi-billion-dollar reconstruction plan for Gaza. However, major allies like the U.K. and France have opted out, and rights experts criticize the board as a colonial initiative lacking Palestinian representation. Palestinian officials have expressed rejection of the board’s legitimacy, highlighting the absence of Gaza’s interests in its plans.
