President Donald Trump announced Sunday that members of his newly formed Board of Peace have pledged more than $5 billion in aid for Gaza — a major financial commitment aimed at humanitarian relief, reconstruction, and long-term regional stability.
The formal pledge is set to take place February 19 in Washington, D.C., at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, where leaders from nearly 20 participating nations will gather.
In a Truth Social post, the president outlined the scope of the commitment:
“On February 19th, 2026, I will again be joined by Board of Peace Members at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where we will announce that Member States have pledged more than $5 BILLION DOLLARS toward the Gaza Humanitarian and Reconstruction efforts, and have committed thousands of personnel to the International Stabilization Force and Local Police to maintain Security and Peace for Gazans,”
The funding will not only support rebuilding efforts but will also be paired with a significant international security presence. According to Trump, thousands of personnel will assist in stabilization and policing efforts — signaling that the administration views security as inseparable from humanitarian relief.
The president emphasized that any long-term peace arrangement hinges on Hamas meeting clear conditions:
“Very importantly, Hamas must uphold its commitment to Full and Immediate Demilitarization. The Board of Peace will prove to be the most consequential International Body in History, and it is my honor to serve as its Chairman,”
Peace Through Strength
The creation of the Board of Peace in January reflects a familiar Trump doctrine: diplomacy backed by strength. While prior administrations often relied heavily on international institutions such as the United Nations, Trump has opted to form a new coalition of willing nations focused specifically on Gaza stabilization.
Seventeen countries signed the initial charter in Davos in late January, representing Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Israel formally joined last week ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump at the White House — underscoring strong U.S.–Israel coordination.
Several countries, including Russia, Belarus, France, Germany, Vietnam, Finland, Ukraine, Ireland, Greece, and China, were invited to participate. Poland and Italy have publicly declined to join.
Military Posture Signals Resolve
While diplomatic talks continue — including U.S. envoys meeting Iranian officials in Oman — the administration has made clear that America’s military presence in the region remains robust.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and USS Michael Murphy are deployed in the region. Additional U.S. naval assets — including the USS Bulkeley, USS Roosevelt, USS Delbert D. Black, USS McFaul, USS Mitscher, USS Spruance, and USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. — are positioned across strategic waterways from the eastern Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea.
Why It Matters
Gaza reconstruction has historically been plagued by corruption, diversion of funds, and renewed violence. By tying financial support to demilitarization and security enforcement, the administration appears to be attempting a more structured and conditional framework.
Whether the Board of Peace becomes, as Trump described, “the most consequential International Body in History” remains to be seen. But the initiative signals a bold attempt to reshape Middle East diplomacy on terms that prioritize both humanitarian relief and hard security guarantees.
