The White House is orchestrating a landmark diplomatic initiative with the inaugural leadership assembly for the Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ set to convene on February 19, according to an exclusive Axios report published Friday. This high-level gathering, which simultaneously will function as a fundraising conference aimed at mobilizing resources for Gaza’s reconstruction efforts, remains in its preliminary planning phase, with potential adjustments to the agenda and participant list still anticipated.
The report indicates that while the foundational framework for the summit has been established, specific details regarding attendee confirmation and program specifics are subject to modification. The dual-purpose nature of the event underscores the administration’s integrated approach to addressing both immediate humanitarian needs and long-term stability planning for the conflict-affected territory.
Neither the White House press office nor the U.S. State Department issued immediate official statements regarding the proposed summit when contacted for commentary late Friday. The reported timing follows recent diplomatic movements, including the appointment of UAE Minister Reem Al Hashimy to the Gaza Executive Board and previous invitations extended to Arab officials that drew objections from Israeli representatives regarding participant composition.
The developing story represents a significant escalation in international engagement with the Gaza situation, potentially marking a turning point in coordinated reconstruction and peace-building efforts following prolonged regional tensions.