Overview
- The White House says more than 20 countries are attending, with Israel represented by Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and several European allies opting for observer status or declining to join.
- Trump and aides say members pledged over $5 billion for Gaza relief and reconstruction and promised thousands of personnel for an International Stabilization Force, far short of UN estimates near $70 billion.
- Indonesia is preparing an initial deployment of up to 1,000 troops, potentially rising to 8,000, while other firm troop commitments and the force’s mandate remain unresolved.
- The Vatican publicly declined to participate, arguing the United Nations should lead crisis management, reflecting broader concerns that the body could evolve into a rival framework.
- Governance and execution face headwinds, with reported sweeping powers for the chair and a $1 billion fee for permanent seats, no Palestinian representation at the table, stalled access for a technocratic committee, and no confirmed path to Hamas disarmament.