Trump says 'Board of Peace' members pledged $5bn for Gaza reconstruction

Former US President Donald Trump announced that members of the "Board of Peace" initiative have pledged $5 billion to help rebuild the Gaza Strip. The board was created as part of a ceasefire to end a two-year conflict in which Israel killed over 72,000 Palestinians. The plan also involves deploying international stabilization and policing missions to the territory. European leaders have criticized the initiative for bypassing the UN mandate that supported its creation and for changing its scope from Gaza to a wider international role. Member states include Indonesia, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, with Indonesia preparing troops for a potential mission.