Summary
President Donald Trump has proposed a "Board of Peace" for rebuilding Gaza, but many European countries are hesitant or have declined to join. The board is seen by some as potentially undermining the United Nations, even as it forms part of Trump's broader foreign policy efforts. Hungary and Bulgaria are the only European Union countries that have agreed to participate, while others like France have refused.
Key Facts
- President Trump launched a "Board of Peace" to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza.
- Hungary and Bulgaria are the only EU countries that accepted the invitation to join the board.
- France declined, citing concerns over the board's potential to challenge the United Nations' principles.
- Denmark was not invited due to past diplomatic tensions over Greenland.
- Trump signed the board's charter at the World Economic Forum in January.
- The board is seen by some as a possible attempt to do the UN's job, which has caused concern.
- Trump invited Russia, despite its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
- Board members are expected to contribute $1 billion each, without details on how funds will be used.
