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In a significant development for the Gaza region, President Donald Trump announced Sunday that members of his Board of Peace have committed more than $5 billion in humanitarian aid for Gaza. The formal pledge will be made during a meeting scheduled for February 19 at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C.
“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,” Trump stated on Truth Social.
The Board of Peace, established in January 2026, now includes nearly 20 countries. Israel formally joined the coalition last week ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Trump at the White House, signaling growing international support for the initiative.
Trump emphasized in his statement that “Hamas must uphold its commitment to Full and Immediate Demilitarization.” He described the Board of Peace as potentially “the most consequential International Body in History,” adding that he is honored to serve as its chairman.
The initial charter signing ceremony for the Gaza Board of Peace took place in Davos, Switzerland, in late January. Representatives from 17 countries participated, including presidents and senior government officials from Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.
The White House has extended invitations to additional nations, including Russia, Belarus, France, Germany, Vietnam, Finland, Ukraine, Ireland, Greece, and China. However, not all invited countries have accepted, with Poland and Italy announcing Wednesday that they would decline to participate.
This $5 billion pledge represents one of the largest international aid commitments for Gaza in recent years and signals a significant diplomatic achievement for the Trump administration. The funds are expected to be directed toward rebuilding infrastructure, providing humanitarian assistance, and supporting long-term economic development in the region.
The establishment of an International Stabilization Force marks another crucial component of the peace plan, with participating nations committing personnel to maintain security in Gaza. This force would potentially replace or supplement existing security arrangements in the territory, though specific details about its composition and mandate remain unclear.
In parallel with these diplomatic efforts, the United States has maintained a strong military presence in the region. Trump has deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and the USS Michael Murphy, a guided-missile destroyer, while American envoys engage in discussions with Iranian officials in Oman.
Additional U.S. naval assets are strategically positioned across key waterways surrounding Iran, including the eastern Mediterranean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Arabian Sea. These include the USS Bulkeley, USS Roosevelt, USS Delbert D. Black, USS McFaul, USS Mitscher, USS Spruance, and USS Frank E. Petersen Jr.
The Gaza Board of Peace initiative represents Trump’s most ambitious foreign policy undertaking since returning to office. Observers note that its success will depend on maintaining the cooperation of diverse international partners and securing Hamas’s compliance with demilitarization requirements.
The upcoming February 19 meeting is expected to provide further details about the distribution and oversight of the pledged funds, as well as the timeline for implementation of both humanitarian aid and security measures.
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9 Comments
It’s good to see the Trump administration taking a more active role in trying to resolve the crisis in Gaza. Engaging with a broader coalition of countries could help break the deadlock, but the devil will be in the details.
Agreed, this has the potential to be a game-changer if the right conditions and mechanisms are put in place. But the challenges are formidable.
The Board of Peace sounds like an ambitious international effort to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. I’m curious to learn more about its membership and specific plans for the aid and reconstruction.
Yes, the involvement of Israel is an important signal. Maintaining security and demilitarization will be critical to the success of this initiative.
Interesting development in the long-standing Gaza conflict. $5 billion in aid is a significant amount, but the key will be how the funds are used and whether it leads to lasting peace and stability in the region.
Agreed, the details and implementation will be crucial. Demilitarization of Hamas is a major sticking point that needs to be resolved.
This could be a positive step, but I remain somewhat skeptical until I see concrete progress on the ground. Past aid efforts have often fallen short or been diverted. Verification and accountability will be key.
That’s a fair point. The track record of aid and peace efforts in the region has been mixed at best. Rigorous oversight and transparency will be needed.
I’m encouraged to see this level of funding commitment for Gaza. Reconstruction and economic development are crucial to improving the lives of Palestinians and reducing tensions. But the politics remain highly complex.