At the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a series of international commitments to finance the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, devastated by more than two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to Reuters.
Trump announced that nine member countries pledged a combined $7 billion for Gaza’s rebuilding, with the United States contributing $10 billion in support of Board of Peace initiatives. While the funding framework is still being formalized, additional contributions are expected from the United Nations and other international organizations to supplement humanitarian and development efforts.
In parallel, five countries, Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, and Albania, committed troops to an International Stabilization Force to help secure Gaza during reconstruction, starting in the southern city of Rafah. Egypt and Jordan pledged to train local police forces, reinforcing security and law enforcement in the territory.
Trump framed the Board of Peace as a platform for broader conflict resolution beyond Gaza, though some Western allies have expressed skepticism about its scope and coordination with the United Nations. Khaleej Times noted that while financial and security commitments are significant, challenges such as the disarmament of Hamas and long-term political stability in Gaza remain unresolved.
The first Board of Peace meeting highlights a major international effort to mobilize resources for Gaza’s reconstruction, aiming to restore infrastructure, support humanitarian needs, and create conditions for lasting stability in the region, Khaleej Times noted.
