In a significant development for Middle East peace efforts, U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that member states of the newly established Board of Peace will pledge more than $5 billion toward Gaza’s reconstruction and humanitarian aid. The announcement came through the president’s Truth Social platform on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
The substantial financial commitment will be formally unveiled during the group’s inaugural official meeting scheduled for Thursday at the recently renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. Beyond monetary support, participating nations have committed thousands of personnel to serve in a UN-authorized stabilization force and local police operations within the Palestinian territory.
The Board of Peace, created through a United Nations Security Council resolution as part of the Trump administration’s comprehensive plan to end the Israel-Hamas conflict, has attracted delegations from more than 20 countries, including multiple heads of state. The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which officially took effect in October of the previous year, has faced ongoing challenges with both parties repeatedly accusing each other of violations.
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Palestinian casualties have exceeded 590 since the ceasefire began, while Israel reports the loss of four soldiers to militant activities during the same period. The board’s composition reveals interesting geopolitical dynamics, with strong participation from regional powers including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, alongside emerging nations such as Indonesia. Traditional Western allies of the United States have demonstrated more cautious engagement with the initiative.