Trump announces $5B international pledge for Gaza reconstruction board
WASHINGTON, DC: Trump announced on Sunday, February 15, that member states of the newly formed “Board of Peace” have pledged more than $5 billion toward humanitarian relief and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
In a post on Truth Social, the President said participating nations have also committed “thousands of personnel” to an International Stabilization Force (ISF) and local policing operations to help maintain security in the region.
He is scheduled to convene the Board’s inaugural meeting on February 19, 2026, at the newly designated Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, DC.
According to the administration, the body was formally established last month on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, after receiving endorsement from the United Nations Security Council.
Massive financial and personnel surge for Gaza
The $5 billion commitment marks the next phase of the administration’s “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” introduced last year. Member states, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, have signed the Board’s charter to coordinate redevelopment and stabilization efforts.
In addition to financial backing, participating countries have agreed to deploy security personnel to support stabilization as Israeli forces gradually withdraw from parts of Gaza. The multinational force is intended to protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian aid distribution during the transition period.
The administration has described the initial phase of the ceasefire as moving at “record speed,” with aid deliveries increasing under international coordination.
Firm demand for immediate Hamas demilitarization
Ahead of the Washington summit, Trump reiterated that the plan’s success depends on what he called the “Full and Immediate Demilitarization” of Hamas. He stated that the group must comply with prior commitments, including the return of the final deceased hostage to Israel.
“Very importantly, Hamas must uphold its commitment to Full and Immediate Demilitarization,” Trump wrote, describing disarmament as a non-negotiable condition for long-term stability.
The administration said it is working with mediators in Egypt, Türkiye, and Qatar to oversee the dismantling of tunnel networks and the surrender of weapons infrastructure as part of the broader security framework.
Redefining the post-war international order
The Board of Peace signals a new diplomatic structure under the Trump administration, initially focused on Gaza but described by the White House as having a broader mandate to address international crises.
Trump has designated the former US Institute of Peace building as the Board’s headquarters following a federal transfer of the facility last year.
More than 20 countries, including Israel, have accepted invitations to participate. Permanent membership requires a $1 billion financial commitment, according to officials familiar with the charter.
World Peace as the ultimate objective
Trump said the February 19 meeting will outline what he called a “bold Vision” for long-term regional stability and global security cooperation. Delegations from Middle Eastern and other participating nations are expected to attend.
The President described the Board as a central mechanism for implementing reconstruction and security agreements tied to the Gaza ceasefire. He concluded his announcement by stating he was “honored” to serve as Chairman of the new body as negotiations continue over final arrangements for the Palestinian territory.
