Overview
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is no plan B for Gaza, describing any alternative as a return to war.
- Rubio framed plan A as rebuilding the territory to secure enduring, sustainable peace and prevent repeated cycles of destruction.
- At a Board of Peace meeting, President Trump said nine attendees would pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package, characterizing the money as reported pledges rather than finalized funding.
- Trump said the United States will coordinate with the United Nations on rebuilding Gaza and added that the Board of Peace would almost be looking over the UN to ensure it runs properly.
- News18 reported the White House invited 50 countries to join the Board of Peace and about 26 signed on as founding members, while concrete implementation details and timelines remain unspecified.