U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the inaugural summit of the Board of Peace in Washington to detail plans for Gaza's reconstruction.

The plan involves an initial $7 billion reconstruction fund contributed by several nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

Trump announced an additional $10 billion U.S. commitment to the initiative, though the specific source of these funds remains unclear.

Current funding pledges represent only a small fraction of the $70 billion estimated by international organizations as necessary to fully rebuild the enclave.

An International Stabilisation Force led by a U.S. General will be deployed to establish security and train a new police force.

Indonesia has pledged 8,000 troops to the force, while countries like Morocco, Kazakhstan, and Albania have also committed personnel.

The security strategy aims to eventually deploy 20,000 troops and 12,000 police officers, with training assistance provided by Egypt and Jordan.

The reconstruction plan focuses initially on rebuilding Rafah, with a three-year goal to construct 100,000 homes for 500,000 residents.

Developer Yakir Gabay proposed transforming Gaza’s coastline into a “Mediterranean Riviera” featuring approximately 200 hotels and potential artificial islands.

The success of the peace plan is predicated on the full disarmament of Hamas, a condition that remains a significant and contentious sticking point.

While Israel and several Middle Eastern and Eastern European nations are members of the board, there is no official Palestinian representation included.

Major Western allies, including the U.K., France, and Germany, have declined to join the board over concerns it might undermine the United Nations.

Critics and human rights experts have described the board's structure as resembling a colonial model that treats the territory as a business test case.

A technocratic body led by Palestinian official Dr. Ali Shaath is expected to oversee the daily administration of the enclave under the board's supervision.

Despite the board's broadened scope as a global peacemaking entity, many experts remain skeptical of its ability to resolve long-standing political grievances.

India hosted the five-day India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and represent the interests of the Global South.

The event featured major tech executives like Sam Altman and Sundar Pichai, alongside at least 20 heads of state including Emmanuel Macron and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Despite high-profile attendance, the summit faced logistical challenges such as overcrowding, traffic disruptions, and last-minute cancellations from leaders like Bill Gates and Jensen Huang.

An awkward moment occurred during a photo op when rival AI CEOs Sam Altman and Dario Amodei refused to hold hands with one another while standing with Prime Minister Modi.

Controversy arose when an Indian university was asked to leave after attempting to pass off a Chinese-made robotic dog as its own development.

Major economic commitments were made during the summit, including a combined $210 billion investment pledge from Indian conglomerates Reliance and Adani.

Strategic partnerships were formed between American AI firms and Indian companies, such as OpenAI's deal with Tata Group and Anthropic's collaboration with Infosys.

The United States announced several international engagement initiatives, including an AI-focused Peace Corps program and a "National Champions Initiative" to link global startups with American ventures.

India formally joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica coalition to help build resilient supply chains for critical minerals necessary for technology.

The summit's agenda shifted the focus of AI safety from existential risks to practical concerns like economic transformation, labor transitions, and cultural inclusivity.