Trump Inaugurates 'Board of Peace' for Gaza Reconstruction and Stabilization
Analysis based on 76 articles · First reported Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated Feb 20, 2026
The 'Board of Peace' initiative, with significant financial pledges and troop commitments, is expected to bring stability and reconstruction efforts to the Gaza Strip, potentially boosting investor confidence in regional stability. However, ongoing tensions with Iran and the unresolved disarmament of Hamas introduce elements of uncertainty that could temper market optimism.
U.S. President Donald Trump inaugurated his 'Board of Peace' in Washington, D.C., announcing $7 billion in contributions from nine nations for Gaza's reconstruction and a $10 billion pledge from the United States. Five countries, including Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania, committed troops to an International Stabilization Force for Gaza, aiming for 20,000 soldiers and 12,000 police, with Egypt and Jordan training police personnel. The primary objectives are the disarmament of Hamas and the rebuilding of the war-torn Gaza Strip, estimated to cost up to $70 billion. While Trump positioned the board as a peacemaking initiative, he also issued warnings to Iran regarding its nuclear program. The board's role has sparked debate, with some critics viewing it as a potential rival to the United Nations, though Trump asserted it would strengthen the UN. Key figures like Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Hamas's disarmament, while Hamas expressed reluctance to hand over weapons.
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