Trump Hopes Deployment of Troops to Gaza Will Not Be Necessary

Washington (ANTARA) - United States President Donald Trump, at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace (BoP) on Thursday, expressed his hope that the deployment of troops to the Gaza Strip would not be necessary.

“Many countries that don’t actually have ties to the Middle East… they’re all involved. They want to get into the fight. They always tell me, ‘We want to send soldiers to fight if needed.’ And I don’t think that will be necessary,” Trump said.

Trump revealed that two countries wished to intervene and “deliver a devastating blow to Hamas,” but added that the Palestinian movement had pledged to disarm.

Trump also affirmed that the United States was committed to ensuring Gaza is well managed across its entire territory.

In January, Trump announced the establishment of the Board of Peace and invited approximately 50 countries to join.

According to the White House, the organisation aims to support the reconstruction of Gaza and promote a path towards peace. Its inaugural meeting took place on Thursday in Washington, DC.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the invitation of President Trump.

Several other member state leaders were also in attendance, including those from Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Hungary, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Egypt.

The programme of events comprised an opening address by President Trump, presentations by key Board of Peace figures, statements from member state leaders, and concluded with a vote and the adoption of a resolution.

Source: Sputnik/RIA Novosti