LIVE: Trump hosts first Board of Peace meeting

U.S President Donald Trump, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner stand with world leaders participating in the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque REFILE - ADDING IDs TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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President Donald Trump is convening the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday, bringing together representatives from more than two dozen countries to discuss reconstruction and stabilization in Gaza.

This maiden meeting will focus on rebuilding the Palestinian territory after two years of war, where a fragile ceasefire remains in effect. Ahead of the gathering, Trump announced that board members have pledged $5 billion for reconstruction, far short of the estimated $70 billion needed to restore Gaza’s infrastructure.

Delegates are expected to commit thousands of personnel to international stabilization and policing efforts in the territory, aimed at maintaining order as humanitarian aid flows in.

Still, the Board of Peace, an initiative led by Trump, faces scrutiny over whether it can rival established multilateral organizations such as the United Nations in credibility and influence.

Dozens of world leaders gathered in Washington for the discussions, which also aim to coordinate humanitarian relief and long-term rebuilding strategies.

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