Trump: 'Board of Peace' members pledge $5 billion for Gaza - DW.com

US President Donald Trump announced that members of the "Board of Peace" initiative have pledged $5 billion for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. This announcement was made on Sunday, with Trump stating that the pledge would be formally confirmed during the board's first meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump emphasized the significance of the Board of Peace, claiming it would be "the most consequential International Body in History," and expressed his honor in serving as its Chairman. The Board of Peace is intended to include world leaders who accepted Trump's invitation to join in January, as well as members of an executive committee focused on Gaza. The meeting will take place at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. In addition to the financial pledge, Trump indicated that the board's members would also deploy thousands of personnel to participate in international stabilization and policing missions in Gaza. The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which has seen significant destruction. The pledge and the planned meeting reflect a coordinated international response to the challenges facing the region. The details surrounding the board's initiatives and the specific roles of its members are expected to be further clarified during the upcoming meeting.