Washington, D.C., February 15, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that member states of the newly formed Board of Peace will pledge more than $5 billion in support of humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
The announcement will be made at a formal summit in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2026, at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace.
“Just last month, two dozen distinguished founding members joined me in Davos, Switzerland, to celebrate the Board’s official formation and present a bold vision for the civilians of Gaza,” President Trump wrote on social media.
“On February 19th, 2026, we will announce that member states have pledged more than $5 billion toward 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.”
The Thursday summit marks the first official meeting of the Board of Peace, which includes delegations and heads of state from over 20 countries.
Middle Eastern nations such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Qatar, and Israel have joined the initiative, alongside countries including Hungary, Argentina, Paraguay, Indonesia, and Mongolia.
The Board of Peace was established under a United Nations Security Council resolution with the goal of facilitating a lasting resolution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Following Hamas’s assault on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, the two sides engaged in a year-long conflict before agreeing to a U.S.-brokered cease-fire in October 2025. Despite the cease-fire, both sides have reported ongoing violations.
President Trump first introduced the Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22, 2026, hosting representatives from participating nations.
The Board aims to provide coordinated humanitarian relief, support reconstruction projects, and strengthen local security to ensure sustainable peace in Gaza.
While several nations, including Canada and New Zealand, opted not to join the Board at this time, the initiative continues to gain international support and is positioned as a key multilateral effort in the region.
