U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting the first official meeting of his new “Board of Peace” in Washington, D.C., where leaders from more than 40 countries are expected to attend. The meeting will take place on Feb. 19, 2026, and focus on helping rebuild Gaza and support the people there after years of war.
The Board of Peace was created earlier this year after ceasefire in Gaza. It was first announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and is meant to bring countries together to work on peace and reconstruction. Trump has said that the group may try to discuss other serious issues around the world, but the main topic of this meeting is Gaza.
At the Washington meeting, Trump is expected to announce that members of the Board of Peace have committed more than $5 billion to help Gaza. This money will be used to rebuild homes, hospitals, and other buildings that were damaged or destroyed during the war. Many people and groups have also agreed to help keep peace and improve safety in the region.
Countries from different parts of the world have agreed to be part of the board. Different Middle Eastern countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, have joined. Other nations from Asia and beyond have also accepted invitations to take part. Trump hopes that this group will bring more international support for Gaza.
Not all countries have agreed to join the Board of Peace. Some major U.S. allies from Europe such as France, Germany and UK have not joined the group. Vatican has said that handling global crises should be led by the United Nations, not a separate group. These countries have expressed hesitation about joining because they have questions about how the board will work. These countries want more clarity before they take part in this new group.
Supporters of the board say that this new group could help bring different countries together to share money, resources, and support for rebuilding Gaza. The money promised will be used for shelters, hospitals, clean water, food, and other basic needs for families and children who were affected by the war.
The Board of Peace will also work on sending trained personnel to Gaza to help with security, rebuilding infrastructure, and providing aid. The countries taking part in this board have promised thousands of staff to help and take care of the people who need it.
Opponents of this board say that a group led by the United States should not take place of United Nations or other international organizations. They are worried about how the group will make decisions and whether the people of Gaza will be able to give their opinion.
Even with worries, the meeting in Washington is an important step for the Board of Peace. Leaders and officials from many countries are coming together to help rebuild Gaza and bring safety and stability after a long war.
President Trump will lead this meeting and is expected to talk about the promises made by the countries and the work that still needs to be done. People around the world will be watching to see if this new international group can really help the people of Gaza and bring peace to areas facing problems.