Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.

The first meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace on Thursday was an early test of whether one of his marquee foreign policy initiatives can gain broad support and advance the shaky ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed about 600 people since a cease-fire began, according to health officials in the territory. Many displaced Palestinians are still living in tents. And there are some 60 million tons of war debris to be cleared.

By Trevor Hunnicutt, Simon Lewis and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday that nations had contributed $7 billion to a Gaza reconstruction fund that aims to rebuild the enclave once Hamas disarms,

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Gaza Strip is in ruins with entire city neighborhoods reduced to rubble and serious questions about rebuilding basic water and sewage facilities, roads, electrical grids and the critical infrastructure needed to consistently produce enough food to prevent widespread starvation.

President Trump announces 10 billion dollars for rebuilding Gaza at the first meeting of his "Board of Peace" MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:

International coalition commits billions for Gaza rebuilding as Trump chairs inaugural Board of Peace meeting, with funding tied to security conditions.

By Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, Feb 19 (Reuters) - More than 75,000 Palestinians were killed in the first 15 months of Israel's military assault in Gaza, a figure far higher than the 49,000 deaths local health officials announced at the time,

At the inaugural meeting of his new organization, President Trump also endorsed a divisive foreign leader and heard an attack on his former prosecutor, Jack Smith.

President Donald Trump unveiled funding pledges and outlined plans for Gaza’s reconstruction at the inaugural meeting.

Nisreen Nassar and her family, like many other Palestinians, continue to live in schools and makeshift shelters.