Trump’s Board of Peace pledges $5B for Gaza relief
Trump’s Board of Peace pledges $5B for Gaza relief
Trump reveals member states pledged over $5B for Gaza relief and reconstruction as the Board advances its peace plan from Washington.
In Washington on Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that member states of his self-styled Board of Peace have pledged more than $5 billion for Gaza humanitarian relief and reconstruction. The pledge also accompanies a proposal to deploy thousands of personnel in support of a security force that would take on some responsibilities in the war-scarred enclave. The announcement positions the board as a central engine for his Gaza peace vision and signals a concrete level of international backing for relief and reconstruction efforts.
Trump framed the Board as an embodiment of a broader peace strategy that has enjoyed signals of momentum since he unveiled a 20-point plan for Gaza. He cited recent endorsements from participants at a Davos gathering where founding members were showcased and said the Plan had been adopted by the United Nations Security Council, a claim that underscores the alliance-building behind his approach. The board has counted 26 founding members so far, including Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE, with India invited to join and described as reviewing the invitation. A formal meeting in Washington at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace is planned for February 19, 2026, to advance the blueprint.
The Gaza context remains grim. In the early hours of February 15, 2026, Palestinian health officials reported another Israeli strike that killed at least 12 people in Gaza. While a ceasefire took effect in October 2025 after the peace plan’s rollout, violence has persisted with a heavy toll on civilians. Over the two-year period since the deadly escalation began on October 7, 2023, the death toll among Palestinians has climbed to about 75,000, underscoring the scale of humanitarian need that the Board’s funding aims to address.
Beyond the money, the Board’s supporters emphasize a security component that would see foreign personnel assume security responsibilities in Gaza, a move Trump frames as a path to demilitarization and lasting peace. Critics, however, caution about accountability, on-the-ground feasibility, and the risk of substituting aid for durable political solutions. Still, the pledge of more than $5 billion, combined with high-profile endorsements and an ongoing international dialogue, signals a renewed international spotlight on Gaza relief and reconstruction efforts within Trump’s peace framework.
As Washington hosts these discussions, observers will be watching how fundraising translates into real relief, governance, and, crucially, a sustainable path toward civilian protection and eventual political resolution in Gaza.
