Dozens of world leaders make pledges to aid Gaza at Board of Peace meeting

WASHINGTON — Over a dozen world leaders are given the opportunity to address the Board of Peace inaugural meeting, using their remarks to heap further praise on US President Donald Trump.

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announces that in addition to donating “significant” funds to the Board of Peace, 500 Gazan students will receive scholarships to study in his country’s universities over a five-year period.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan says his country will provide treatment to 4,000 sick children and 4,000 of their family members in addition to offering its expertise and equipment in rebuilding Gaza’s fire safety system.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly expresses his country’s support for the Trump plan’s recognition of the Palestinian right to self-determination.

“Egypt also appreciates President Trump’s firm position on rejecting the annexation of the West Bank,” he says.

“Preserving the institutional and geographical link between the West Bank and Gaza is vital for the Palestinian Authority to eventually resume its role in Gaza.”

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Thani announces a donation of over $1 billion to the Board of Peace that will be “aimed at reaching a final resolution that fulfills Palestinian aspiration for statehood and recognition and the Israeli aspiration for security and integration.”

UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah Bin Zayed says that his country will contribute $1.2 billion to the Board of Peace, on top of the nearly $3 billion that it has already donated toward Gaza humanitarian aid since the beginning of the war.

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita confirms that Rabat will contribute police officers to the International Stabilization Force, help train Palestinian police, and build a military field hospital in Gaza.

“Morocco is ready to lead a de-radicalization program to fight hate speech and promote tolerance and coexistence,” Bourita adds.

The Moroccan minister then stresses the importance of stability in the West Bank, where unchecked settler violence has reached record levels and settlement expansion has peaked.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan notes that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is still ongoing and that violations of the ceasefire persist.

On top of the humanitarian aid it has already been providing, Fidan says Turkey is prepared to provide troops to the International Stabilization Force — something that Israel has adamantly refused.

“We remain convinced that the foundation of such peace is a two-state solution. Let us work towards that objective for the benefit of all peoples of the region,” Fidan says.

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir reiterates his country’s support for a two-state solution under the terms laid out in the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.

He also announces a pledge of $1 billion over the next several years in order to advance the Board of Peace’s mission.