The first meeting of the newly established Board of Peace, convened in Washington today by US President Donald Trump, brought together dozens of world leaders and representatives to discuss the next phase of reconstruction and stabilisation in the Gaza Strip following the ceasefire earlier this year.
President Trump opened the session by thanking the attending countries for their support and stressing the “tremendous potential” of Gaza for peace and reconstruction. Trump reiterated that the Board’s mission is to oversee recovery efforts under the Gaza peace plan, a roadmap negotiated with Hamas and Israel and backed by a United Nations Security Council resolution (2803).
Trump announced that the US will contribute $10 billion toward the reconstruction effort, though it remains unclear how US funding will be sourced or appropriated through Congress. Jared Kushner, emphasised on the economic and real estate potential of Gaza’s redevelopment.
In addition to the US pledge, representatives from nine countries confirmed up to $7 billion in combined contributions, including financial and in-kind commitments from Gulf states and Central Asian partners.
Countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are among the contributors, pledging support for construction, infrastructure, food assistance, and essential services across the Gaza Strip. Several delegations also announced scholarship programmes and technical training funds to support education and workforce development for Gazans, though specific figures have yet to be published.
The International Stabilisation Force (ISF) — a United Nations-mandated multinational peacekeeping force authorised by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 will be deployed once Hamas disarms. Hamas is refusing to disarm although President Trump is warning them of consequences if they fail to do so.
Numerous countries pledged personnel to the stabilisation force, with Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania confirming troop contributions. Egypt and Jordan offered to assist with training and development of the Palestinian police. Initial deployments are expected to focus on Rafah where reconstruction will begin.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who chairs the Board, emphasised that beyond immediate relief, Gaza will need comprehensive security, institutional rebuilding, and governance structures capable of sustaining long-term stability. Tony Blair’s presence has been controversial due to his past involvement in the Iraq War.
EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica attended as observer.
You can watch the full session here.
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