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President Donald Trump is set to launch a multi-billion-dollar initiative to rebuild Gaza and deploy a U.N.-authorized stabilization force, according to a report by Reuters citing senior U.S. officials. The announcement will take place at the inaugural meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace next week.

The officials said the fund for Gaza will include monetary contributions from participating board members. One official called the offers "generous" and said that the U.S. had not made any explicit requests for donations. "People have come to us offering," the official said. "The president will make announcements vis-à-vis the money raised."

Delegations from at least 20 countries, including many heads of state, are expected to attend the meeting in Washington, which Trump will chair on February 19, the officials told Reuters on condition of anonymity.

Last week, Axios reported that the administration has been trying to bring world leaders to this gathering, after failing to secure support from most Western allies for the board due to skepticism about its functioning.

“Nothing has been confirmed yet, but the administration is planning it and has started checking which leaders are able to attend,” one source told Axios.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend in person, opting instead to participate remotely in the AIPAC conference. 

Stabilization Force

The centerpiece of the initiative is the International Stabilization Force, which will deploy thousands of troops from participating nations to maintain security and support a fragile ceasefire in Gaza. The force marks the next phase of Trump’s Gaza plan.

A central challenge remains disarming Hamas fighters, who have resisted giving up their weapons. Under the new plan, militants who agree to peaceful coexistence and surrender their arms will receive amnesty, while those wishing to leave Gaza will be offered safe passage to other countries.