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Trump Set to Convene First ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting in Washington to Advance Gaza Ceasefire and Reconstruction
U.S. president will host international leaders on February 19 to discuss the next phase of Gaza peace plan and mobilise funding for rebuilding efforts
President Donald Trump is planning to convene the inaugural meeting of his newly established Board of Peace in Washington on February 19, focusing on advancing the Gaza ceasefire and raising funds for the territory’s reconstruction after years of conflict.
The Board of Peace, formally endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 and ratified in Davos earlier this year, is an international body chaired by Trump and tasked with overseeing the implementation of the peace plan, including governance, security and economic recovery in Gaza.
The Washington meeting will bring together world leaders who have accepted Trump’s invitation, as well as members of an executive committee responsible for guiding the next stage of ceasefire implementation and reconstruction logistics.
Officials involved in planning have described expected participation as “robust,” although exact details of attendance are still being finalised.
The session will be hosted at the U.S. Institute of Peace, which was renamed the Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace by the current administration.
Originally framed as a mechanism to supervise the Gaza ceasefire negotiated under Trump’s 20-point peace plan, the Board of Peace has broadened its mandate in planning documents to encompass wider conflict resolution and global peacemaking initiatives beyond Gaza.
Its charter invites participation from a wide array of countries, though several major U.S. allies, including some European states, have declined to join amid concerns about the board’s scope and its implications for traditional multilateral institutions.
Permanent membership is linked to contributions of one billion dollars, according to draft provisions, further underscoring the fundraising objectives of the upcoming meeting.
The Washington gathering is likely to coincide with high-level discussions on Gaza’s ceasefire follow-up, alongside bilateral engagements, including a planned meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the day before.
Organisers hope that establishing momentum at this first session will help shift ceasefire enforcement and reconstruction efforts into a new phase, marking a pivotal test for Trump’s vision of a U.S.-led international peace architecture.
The Board of Peace, formally endorsed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 and ratified in Davos earlier this year, is an international body chaired by Trump and tasked with overseeing the implementation of the peace plan, including governance, security and economic recovery in Gaza.
The Washington meeting will bring together world leaders who have accepted Trump’s invitation, as well as members of an executive committee responsible for guiding the next stage of ceasefire implementation and reconstruction logistics.
Officials involved in planning have described expected participation as “robust,” although exact details of attendance are still being finalised.
The session will be hosted at the U.S. Institute of Peace, which was renamed the Donald J. Trump U.S. Institute of Peace by the current administration.
Originally framed as a mechanism to supervise the Gaza ceasefire negotiated under Trump’s 20-point peace plan, the Board of Peace has broadened its mandate in planning documents to encompass wider conflict resolution and global peacemaking initiatives beyond Gaza.
Its charter invites participation from a wide array of countries, though several major U.S. allies, including some European states, have declined to join amid concerns about the board’s scope and its implications for traditional multilateral institutions.
Permanent membership is linked to contributions of one billion dollars, according to draft provisions, further underscoring the fundraising objectives of the upcoming meeting.
The Washington gathering is likely to coincide with high-level discussions on Gaza’s ceasefire follow-up, alongside bilateral engagements, including a planned meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the day before.
Organisers hope that establishing momentum at this first session will help shift ceasefire enforcement and reconstruction efforts into a new phase, marking a pivotal test for Trump’s vision of a U.S.-led international peace architecture.
