US President Donald Trump held the inaugural meeting of the “Peace Board” on Thursday (19.02.), which was attended by representatives from over 40 countries and observers from several states.
Trump said that nine members of the organization have pledged $7 billion for an aid package for Gaza. That is just 10% of the $70 billion needed to rebuild after the devastation of two years of war.
The US president also promised $10 billion, but without clarifying where these funds would go.
The so-called “Peace Board” is an initiative announced by US President Donald
Trump said Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait are the countries that have provided funds for the Gaza Peace Board aid package.
“Every dollar spent is an investment in stability and hope for a new and harmonious Region,” the US president said.
Meanwhile, Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania declared that they will also send troops to Gaza to be part of a stabilization force.
What is the “Peace Board”?
The so-called “Peace Board” is an initiative announced by US President Donald Trump and presented as an international mechanism to coordinate stabilization and reconstruction efforts, especially after the war in Gaza following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Although the board was originally created as a special body for the reconstruction of Gaza, its charter evolved into a broader and more vague mandate. The founding charter, signed in Davos on January 22, 2026, does not explicitly mention Gaza. Trump’s vague comments have prompted criticism that he is trying to bypass the UN, from which he has also withdrawn a large portion of US funding.
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In addition to Trump’s obvious allies, such as the leaders of Israel, Hungary and Argentina, there are also countries like Pakistan that have joined the board because they aim to gain favors from the White House. alliance
However, this organization operates very differently from the UN. Its members are required to pay $1 billion to extend their membership beyond the initial two years, and Trump has appointed himself chairman, meaning he will continue to control the organization even after leaving office as president.
In addition to Trump’s obvious allies, such as the leaders of Israel, Hungary, and Argentina, there are also countries like Pakistan that have joined the board because they aim to gain favors from the White House.
Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and several other countries sent observers instead of official representatives. While France has refused any participation and has criticized the EU for sending officials to the Peace Board meeting.