Trump Demands $1 Billion for Permanent Peace Board Membership

• The Trump administration is asking 60 countries for $1 billion each for permanent membership on a proposed Gaza Board of Peace.
• A draft charter indicates that a $1 billion cash contribution within the first year grants permanent membership, bypassing the standard three-year term.
• The Board of Peace, announced by Trump, is a Phase Two step in a US-backed plan to end the war in the region and oversee Gaza's daily affairs and reconstruction.
• Key members appointed include Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Steve Witkoff, Ajay Banga, and Jared Kushner, with Trump chairing the board.
• Aryeh Lightstone and Josh Gruenbaum are senior advisors, while Nickolay Mladenov will serve as High Representative for Gaza, linking the Board with the NCAG.

Why It Matters: Trump's Gaza peace board seeks $1 billion from countries for permanent membership, aiming for regional stability.