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Trump to host Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, White House says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 18, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 18, 2026
Quick Summary
Trump will host the Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington on Thursday, unveiling over $5B in pledges and a planned stabilization force for Gaza, the White House said.
Trump to Convene Board of Peace in Washington Thursday for Gaza Funding
Pledged Dollar Amounts
Funding and Stabilization Plans for Gaza
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will host a Board of Peace meeting on Thursday in Washington, where he will announce that member states have pledged more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the White House said.
White House Statement and Details
Personnel Commitments for Gaza Force
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that member states had committed to provide thousands of personnel for an international stabilization force for Gaza.
Attribution and Credits
(Reporting by Steve Holland, writing by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Doina Chiacu)
Key Takeaways
- •President Donald Trump will host a Gaza-focused Board of Peace meeting in Washington on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026.
- •Member states plan to announce more than $5 billion for Gaza reconstruction and humanitarian relief.
- •White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said countries committed thousands of personnel for a stabilization force.
- •The gathering aims to coordinate funding and security efforts to support Gaza’s recovery.
- •Details on participant nations and deployment timelines have not been fully disclosed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump to host Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, White House says
1What is an international stabilization force?
An international stabilization force is a multinational deployment aimed at maintaining security and supporting civil order after conflict. Its activities can include protecting aid delivery, assisting local policing, and creating conditions for reconstruction and governance.
