The US president said the country would contribute $10 billion to the board during its inaugural meeting on Thursday. Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates each promised at least $1 billion. Meanwhile, Morocco announced it was ready to send police and officers to the nascent International Stabilization Force.

Asian and Middle Eastern partners line up in Washington, while Europe tries to keep a distance.

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will preside over the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday with unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hanging over an event…