Donald Trump announced a $10 billion contribution to a newly formed initiative called the “Board of Peace,” calling it a decisive move to prevent global conflicts and reinforce diplomatic engagement.
He also said nine members of the group pledged a combined $7 billion for a Gaza relief package, while five nations committed troops to an international stabilization force aimed at supporting the war-torn Palestinian territory. The initial deployment is set for Rafah, a densely populated area where the U.S. administration plans to prioritize reconstruction.
According to Trump, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Kuwait are among those making financial pledges. “Every dollar spent is an investment in stability and the hope of a new and harmonious region,” Trump said, thanking participating nations. He added that the Board of Peace demonstrates how “a better future can be built right here in this room.”
While substantial, the pledged funds amount to only a portion of the estimated $70 billion required to rebuild Gaza after two years of conflict.
Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, who heads the newly established International Stabilization Force, said the plan envisions deploying 12,000 police officers and 20,000 soldiers to Gaza. “With these first steps, we help bring the security that Gaza needs for a future of prosperity and enduring peace,” Jeffers said.
The Board of Peace was created as part of Trump’s 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. Responding to criticism, Trump argued that the initiative would strengthen the United Nations in the long term.
“Someday I won’t be here. The United Nations will be,” he said. “I think it is going to be much stronger, and the Board of Peace is going to almost be looking over the United Nations and making sure it runs properly.”
More than 40 countries, along with the European Union, confirmed they would send representatives to Thursday’s meeting. Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, and United Kingdom are among more than a dozen nations participating as observers rather than full members.
“Almost everybody’s accepted, and the ones that haven’t, will be,” Trump predicted. “And some are playing a little cute — it doesn’t work. You can’t play cute with me.”
