19/02/2026
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Today's inaugural Board of Peace meeting, chaired by President Donald Trump at the U.S. Institute of Peace (recently renamed for the President) in Washington, D.C., centers on three primary objectives for postwar Gaza and regional stability.
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Key Agenda Items
Gaza Reconstruction Funding: The meeting serves as a major fundraiser to address the estimated $70 billion needed for reconstruction.
U.S. Commitment: President Trump announced a $10 billion U.S. contribution.
Member Pledges: Nine member states, including the UAE and Kuwait (pledging $1.2 billion each), have already committed over $7 billion.
Security & Stabilisation: Members are deliberating on the formation of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) and local police to maintain security.
Troop Pledges: Six countries have already promised personnel for an eventual 20,000-strong force.
Hamas Demilitarisation: A critical agenda point is the "Full and Immediate Demilitarisation" of Hamas.
Post-War Governance: Discussions focus on a transition period for Gaza, to be administered by a committee of Palestinian technocrats.
Global Conflicts (Iran): While focused on Gaza, the Board’s broader mandate includes other crises. President Trump used the platform to announce that a decision regarding Iran and potential military action would be made within the next 10 days.
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Attendance & Context
Participants: Officials from nearly 50 countries are attending, with 27 official member states including Israel, Bahrain, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan.
Absences: Major Western allies (UK, France, Germany) and the UN have largely declined to join, amid concerns the Board may rival the UN Security Council.
Today's inaugural Board of Peace meeting, chaired by President Donald Trump at the U.S. Institute of Peace (recently renamed for the President) in Washington...