President says participating nations will fund reconstruction and provide personnel for a U.N.-authorized stabilization force as part of post-ceasefire efforts.
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President Donald Trump said Sunday that member states of the Board of Peace have pledged more than $5 billion for humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Gaza and committed thousands of personnel to support security operations in the territory.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the announcement will be made Feb. 19 at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where he will be joined by board members.
“On February 19th, 2026, I will again be joined by Board of Peace Members at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where we will announce that Member States have pledged more than $5 BILLION DOLLARS toward the Gaza Humanitarian and Reconstruction efforts, and have committed thousands of personnel to the International Stabilization Force and Local Police to maintain Security and Peace for Gazans. Very importantly, Hamas must uphold its commitment to Full and Immediate Demilitarization. The Board of Peace will prove to be the most consequential International Body in History, and it is my honor to serve as its Chairman,” Trump wrote.
He added, “The Board of Peace has unlimited potential. Last October, I released a Plan for the permanent end to the Conflict in Gaza, and our Vision was unanimously adopted by the United Nations Security Council. Shortly thereafter, we facilitated Humanitarian Aid at record speed, and secured the release of every living and deceased Hostage. Just last month, two dozen distinguished Founding Members joined me in Davos, Switzerland, to celebrate its official formation, and present a bold Vision for the Civilians in Gaza, and then, ultimately, far beyond Gaza — WORLD PEACE!”
The Board of Peace was endorsed through a United Nations Security Council resolution tied to the Trump administration’s plan to end the war between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. Israel and Hamas agreed to the framework last year, with a ceasefire taking effect in October. Both sides have since accused each other of violations.
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 590 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops in the territory since the ceasefire began. Israel has said four of its soldiers have been killed by Palestinian militants during the same period.
Regional powers including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Israel have joined the board, along with countries such as Indonesia. Traditional Western U.S. allies and several global powers have taken a more cautious stance and have not joined.
Trump did not identify which member nations pledged reconstruction funds or personnel for the stabilization force. However, Indonesia’s military said Sunday that up to 8,000 troops are expected to be ready by the end of June for a potential deployment to Gaza as part of a humanitarian and peace mission. The commitment marks the first firm troop contribution publicly identified in connection with the proposed force.
Reconstruction is expected to be extensive. The United Nations, World Bank and European Union estimate that rebuilding Gaza could cost approximately $70 billion. Much of the Gaza Strip sustained heavy damage during more than two years of Israeli bombardment.
The ceasefire agreement calls for an armed international stabilization force tasked with maintaining security and ensuring the disarmament of Hamas, a central demand of Israel. To date, few countries have publicly committed to participation.
The October 10 U.S.-brokered ceasefire sought to halt more than two years of fighting between Israel and Hamas. While large-scale combat has declined, Israeli forces have continued airstrikes and have engaged Palestinians near military-controlled areas.
It remains unclear how many of the more than 20 Board of Peace members will attend Thursday’s meeting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who met with Trump at the White House last week, is not expected to attend.
Initially viewed as a mechanism focused on ending the Israel-Hamas war, the Board of Peace has since expanded in scope, with Trump describing it as a platform for addressing broader global crises. Some U.S. allies have declined to participate amid concerns that it could rival or sidestep existing United Nations structures.
Thursday’s meeting will be held at the U.S. Institute of Peace, which the State Department announced in December would remain the Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace. The property is currently the subject of litigation filed by former employees and executives of the nonprofit think tank after the administration assumed control of the facility last year and dismissed much of its staff.
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