Donald Trump's Board of Peace Sits on $17 Billion, Gaza Plan in Limbo — What's Next?
The Trump administration's Gaza peace plan faces a significant cash crunch, sparking concerns about its feasibility and the role of key players.
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A staggering $16.7 billion lies idle in the Trump administration's Board of Peace, a paltry 2% of the $17 billion pledged for the Gaza peace plan. Meanwhile, critics argue that the plan's lack of specificity and the board's limited progress have stalled efforts to broker a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. **Section 1 — What Actually Happened** The Trump administration's Board of Peace, established in 2018, was designed to mobilize international support for the Gaza peace plan. However, according to sources, the board has received only a fraction of the pledged funds, with the majority coming from private donors rather than the US government. This has led to concerns about the plan's feasibility and the role of key players, including Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and his envoy to the Middle East, Jason Greenblatt. Behind the scenes, Kushner and Greenblatt have been instrumental in shaping the Gaza peace plan, which has been widely criticized for its lack of specificity and its focus on economic development rather than a comprehensive peace agreement. Critics argue that the plan's emphasis on economic growth would only serve to maintain the status quo, rather than address the underlying issues driving the conflict. Sources close to the board have revealed that Kushner and Greenblatt have been at odds over the plan's direction, with Kushner pushing for a more comprehensive approach and Greenblatt advocating for a more incremental approach. This internal conflict has contributed to the board's limited progress and the lack of significant funding. **Section 2 — Industry/Financial/Strategic Context** The Gaza peace plan's cash crunch has significant implications for the region and the global community. The plan's failure to mobilize international support and secure adequate funding raises questions about the Trump administration's commitment to brokering a lasting peace in the Middle East. Furthermore, the plan's emphasis on economic development has sparked concerns about the potential for a
