Feb 07 Trump to hold first Board of Peace meeting this month in Washington By Matthew Lee, Associated Press President Donald Trump plans to convene the first meeting of his Board of Peace this month in Washington to raise money for the reconstruction of Gaza. Continue reading
Jan 29 AP report: Trump eyes former Institute of Peace building for new Board of Peace headquarters By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The building is the subject of litigation brought by former employees and executives of the nonprofit think tank after the Republican administration seized the facility last year and fired almost all the institute's staff. The building has since been renamed… Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 6:42 Trump unveils his vision to rebuild Gaza into a seaside metropolis By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela, Sonia Kopelev, Nick Schifrin President Trump returned to Washington after wrapping a whirlwind trip to Davos for the World Economic Forum. He seems to have defused a crisis he created by insisting the U.S. acquire Greenland. Trump also presented his plan for what he… Continue watching
Jan 22 WATCH: Trump introduces Gaza 'Board of Peace' at Davos forum By Associated Press President Donald Trump inaugurated his newly created Board of Peace with a handful of founding members but offered few details about its mandate and how the panel will work or might pursue efforts to end global conflicts. Continue reading
Jan 21 Trump's Board of Peace is dividing countries in Europe and the Middle East By Julia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The development underscores European concerns over the controversial and ambitious project, which some say seeks to replace the United Nations' role in mediating global conflicts. Continue reading
Jan 19 $1 billion contribution secures permanent seat on Trump's 'Board of Peace' By Cara Anna, Josh Boak, Associated Press A U.S. official confirms that a $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership, while a three-year appointment requires no contribution. Continue reading
Jan 19 Trump's Board of Peace has asked the EU, Russia, Belarus and Thailand to join Gaza peace plan initiative By Samy Magdy, Julia Frankel, Associated Press Israel has been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan, an Israeli official said Monday, while France is holding off accepting for now. Continue reading