Trump convenes the first “Board of Peace” summit in DC, seeking $5B+ for Gaza reconstruction and stabilization. Over 45 nations attend, though key UN powers are absent. Supporters call it bold diplomacy; critics question its structure and scope.
- President Donald Trump is hosting the inaugural meeting of the newly formed “Board of Peace” on February 19, 2026, in Washington, DC.
- The initiative was first introduced in January 2026 at Davos and is focused primarily on overseeing the Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction, and regional stabilization.
- The meeting is being held at the Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace, recently renamed in his honor.
- Representatives from more than 45 countries are participating, with varying attendance levels reported.
- Notable attendees include Viktor Orbán and Javier Milei.
- Several key U.S. allies and permanent UN Security Council members — including France, the UK, Russia, and China — are not fully participating.
- Trump is expected to announce pledges exceeding $5 billion for Gaza humanitarian aid and reconstruction, compared to an estimated $70 billion in total rebuilding costs.
- Discussions include forming an international stabilization force to support a Palestinian police presence and enable Israeli troop withdrawal.
- The initiative has drawn comparisons to — and criticism as a potential alternative to — the United Nations.
- Coverage has been provided by outlets including CNN, Reuters, The New York Times, and NPR.
- The meeting comes amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire, unresolved Hamas disarmament questions, and broader regional instability.
