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Trump Chairs Peace Board, Announces $5B Gaza Aid and Security Plan

US President Donald Trump will chair a Board of Peace meeting to announce a $5 billion pledge from member states for Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts. The meeting will also discuss deploying thousands of personnel for an International Stabilisation Force and local police to maintain security. Trump stressed that Hamas must uphold its commitment to full and immediate demilitarisation. The Board's expanded mandate and provisions allowing Trump indefinite chairmanship have raised concerns in some European capitals.

Key Points: Trump to Chair Board of Peace Meeting on Gaza Security

  • $5 billion pledged for Gaza
  • International Stabilisation Force deployed
  • Focus on post-war security
  • Board of Peace oversees funding
  • Hamas demilitarisation demanded
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Trump to chair Board of Peace meeting on Feb 19, discuss security in Gaza: White House Press Secy

President Trump chairs Board of Peace, announces $5B Gaza pledge and international security force. Meeting focuses on post-war transition.

"Member States have pledged more than USD 5 BILLION DOLLARS toward the Gaza Humanitarian and Reconstruction efforts. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, February 19

United States President Donald Trump will chair the Board of Peace meeting on Thursday and will make an announcement regarding the USD 5 billion pledged for Gaza by 20 member states attending the meeting, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

Addressing the media, Leavitt said that the Board of Peace meeting will focus on maintaining security in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

The White House Press Secretary said, "Tomorrow, Trump will host the Board of Peace meeting at 3 pm at the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace. He will announce that member states have pledged USD 5 billion towards Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts and have also committed thousands of personnel for the International Stabilisation Force and local police to maintain security and peace for Gazans."

"The President will open the meeting with his remarks and will be formally chairing the meeting... How we can maintain security will be part of the discussion tomorrow, and how we can achieve security to get prosperity," she added.

When asked about the decision on funding of the board, she said, "It will be the Board of Peace (which will make decisions), of which the President is the chairman. All member parties will vote on funding, and then there is a technocratic layer under the Board of Peace."

On Sunday, US President Donald Trump said that member states of the newly formed Board of Peace have pledged over USD 5 billion towards humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.

In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump said, "On February 19, 2026, I will again be joined by Board of Peace Members at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, where we will announce that Member States have pledged more than USD 5 BILLION DOLLARS toward the Gaza Humanitarian and Reconstruction efforts."

He added that member states have committed "thousands of personnel to the International Stabilisation Force and local police to maintain security and peace for Gazans" and stressed that "Hamas must uphold its commitment to full and immediate demilitarisation."

The Board of Peace, launched by Trump in Davos in January, was initially designed to oversee Gaza's post-war transition under a broader peace framework. However, its expanded mandate to promote "global peace" and elements of its charter, including provisions allowing Trump to serve indefinitely as chairman, have raised legal and political concerns in several EU capitals.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see major powers finally putting serious money on the table for Gaza reconstruction. The humanitarian crisis there is heartbreaking. But security is key – without demilitarisation of Hamas as mentioned, any rebuilding will be temporary. The international stabilisation force idea sounds practical. 🤞
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Aman W
From an Indian perspective, we know the cost of long-term conflict. Peace is paramount. However, the world should be cautious of solutions imposed from outside. Lasting peace must come from within the region, with buy-in from all affected communities. Hope this board facilitates that and doesn't become another tool for geopolitical influence.
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Sarah B
$5 billion is a significant commitment. The details on the "technocratic layer" under the board will be crucial for transparency. Who manages the funds? How are personnel for the force vetted? The devil is always in the details. Hope the meeting addresses these operational aspects thoroughly.
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Vikram M
The name "Donald J Trump Institute of Peace" says it all. This feels more like a legacy-building exercise than a neutral peace initiative. The EU's concerns are valid. Why can't the UN or existing frameworks handle this? Creating new institutions with questionable charters during a crisis is not ideal. The focus must remain on Gazans.
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Kavya N
Any step towards stopping the violence and helping civilians is a positive step. As Indians, we understand the value of peace and stability. I just hope the aid is delivered efficiently and doesn't get stuck in bureaucracy or political red tape. The people of Gaza have suffered enough.

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