Trump ‘demands Gaza peace council countries pay $1 billion to retain membership’

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nation Donald Trump“Peace Committee” Gaza According to reports, it will be asked to donate $1 billion to maintain its membership for more than three years.

“Every member The term of office of the State shall not exceed three years from the date of entry into force of this Charter. Effective, subject to renewal by the Chairman,” a draft document first reported by Bloomberg show.

It added, The three-year term “does not apply to member states with larger contributions” Providing more than $1 billion in cash to the Peace Commission in the first year of the Charter.”

According to the draft, Mr Trump will chair the board and decide who to invite as members. While decisions will be made by majority, with each member state present receiving one vote, all decisions will be approved by the President.

The note states that all decisions made by the committee will be approved by Donald Trump

The note states that all decisions made by the committee will be approved by Donald Trump (PA)

The draft also reportedly suggested Trump would take personal control of the funds, which would allegedly be used for reconstruction Gaza.

The Commission is described as “an international organization dedicated to promoting stability, restoring reliable and legitimate governance and ensuring lasting peace in areas affected or threatened by conflict.”

Once three member states agree to the charter, the committee will be formally established. They meet at least once a year and “at such other times and places as the Chairman may deem appropriate.”

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The Chair will also approve the meeting agenda.

The Israeli government said on Saturday that the executive committee was not coordinating with Israel

The Israeli government said on Saturday that the executive committee was not coordinating with Israel (PA)

The bylaws reportedly state: “The President shall at all times designate a successor to the office of President.”

Earlier this week, Mr. Tony Blair Announced that he had been invited to join the “Peace Council”, which also included the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law.

Sir Tony said in a statement that Mr Trump’s 20-point plan Gaza This is an “extraordinary achievement” and its implementation requires “enormous commitment and hard work.”

Former Labor leaders Rubio and Kushner join the board, as do World Bank President Ajay Banga, Mark Rowan, Robert Gabriel and U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

Currently, no Palestinians have been invited to serve on the committee, although additional Executive Committee and Gaza Executive Committee members will be announced in the coming weeks.

Trump appoints Tony Blair to Gaza commission

Trump appoints Tony Blair to Gaza commission (PA)

A number of world leaders have also reportedly been invited to become members, including Argentine President Javier Milley and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Former British Prime Minister Being on the board can be controversial He remains a controversial figure in the Middle East for his role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

He later became a representative of the Quartet, a group of the United States, the European Union, Russia and the United Nations seeking peace between Israel and the Palestinians, but resigned after being criticized for being too close to Israel.

Despite Trump’s claims of progress in securing a lasting peace deal for Gaza, Israel cast doubt on the deal’s future on Saturday after expressing opposition to joining the council.

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The Israeli government said the council’s executive committee “failed to coordinate with Israel and went against its policy” and that the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to contact Mr. Rubio About this matter.