Trump Announces Over $5 Billion in Board of Peace Pledges for Gaza Humanitarian Efforts
President Donald Trump has declared that founding member countries of his Board of Peace have pledged more than $5 billion toward humanitarian aid and reconstruction in Gaza. This significant financial commitment aims to support recovery efforts in the conflict-affected region, as announced by Trump on his Truth Social platform.
Washington Meeting to Confirm Pledges and Deploy Stabilization Force
Board members are scheduled to convene on February 19 in Washington to formalize these pledges and commit thousands of personnel to a stabilization force. This force is intended to help maintain security in Gaza, ensuring that aid delivery and reconstruction can proceed smoothly. Trump emphasized the importance of this meeting in his social media post, highlighting the collaborative effort among member nations.
Hamas Demilitarization and Board Formation Details
In his statement, Trump stressed that Hamas must uphold its commitment to full and immediate demilitarization, referring to the Palestinian group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. The Board of Peace, officially announced in January 2026, includes political allies such as Argentine President Javier Milei and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, with representatives from countries like Bahrain, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is likely to attend the Washington meeting as an observer.
Background and Strategic Context
The peace board emerged as a core element of Trump's 20-point plan, which helped broker a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2025. Israeli forces entered Hamas-ruled Gaza following the group's attack on southern Israel in October 2023. According to a draft charter seen by Bloomberg, Trump's administration requested countries to contribute at least $1 billion for a permanent seat on the board, underscoring the financial stakes involved in this international initiative.
This development marks a pivotal step in international efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with Trump leveraging his Board of Peace to mobilize substantial resources and personnel for stabilization and reconstruction.
